Since my last article on the XLE in December 2021, we have seen a further 52% gain in the ETF, even as oil prices have remained flat. Oil majors have been able to generate record free cash flows despite this drop in oil prices, which put the free cash flow yield at 14%.While free cash flows will almost certainly fall over the coming months, they should remain elevated, and combined with strong balance sheets, this should allow for continued high dividend payments.
