Energy Stocks


Energy Stocks

Most people are familiar with law of conservation of energy: “energy cannot be created or destroyed”. However, looking at this theory through the lens of an economist, the law can be applied to the economy as well. Extraction of resources producing energy is a business, distribution of energy is a business, and consumption of energy to manufacture goods is a business. With energy being a vital part of the economy, it is in extremely high demand.
Because energy is and always will be in high demand, it is an extremely safe play for investors. However the plays an investor can make are endless. Energy can be invested in commodities such as crude oil or propane or in commodity ETFs. Energy stocks are also very prosperous with massive corporations such as Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and alternative energy stocks like SolarCity (NYSE:SCTY) among the best options.

Is Oil Headed to $90?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Crude oil prices have peaked. Investors should consider an inverse exchange-traded fund like the ProShares UltraShort Oil & Gas ETF (NYSE: DUG).

Commodity Sell-off Highlights Real Winners

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The commodity-based stocks that fared well in the face of declining prices are the strongest of the bunch.

Options Active With Deutsche Bank Under Fire

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com
Options active with CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: VIX) rising again and Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB), Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) dropping.

Is There a Bin Laden Trade?

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Try a covered call option trade on Energy Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLE), US Oil Fund (NYSE: USO).

KOL Offers Energized Covered Call Trade

By Stutland Volatility Group
A covered call option on Market Vectors Coal ETF (NYSE: KOL) profits from a rise in energy prices.

Option Profits as McDermott Bounces

By Stutland Volatility Group
A strangle option trade on McDermott International (NYSE: MDR).

Put it to First Solar Before Earnings

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Buy put options on First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR).

Industrial XLI, Russell 2000 Top Options

By OptionsZone Experts
Options trading in April was busy while iShares Russell 2000 Index ETF (NYSE: IWM) and the Industrial SPDR (NYSE: XLI) lead volume today.

Five 401k Funds to Hedge vs. Costly Oil

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you don't have the time or skill to pick crude oil stocks, try these funds from iShares, Vanguard, Fidelity and others.

5 Stocks for $150 Oil

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Global tensions, coupled with bullish seasonal and secular factors, could easily push oil prices to $150 per barrel or more.

2 Energy ETFs to Fuel Your Portfolio

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Trade options on energy ETFs United States Oil (NYSE: USO) and Energy Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLE).

Apple, Ford, OIH Drive Midday Options

By OptionsZone Experts
Options trading is moderate as Ford (NYSE: F) and Oil Service HOLDRs ETF ((NYSE: OIH) garner some volume.

5 High-Energy Earth Day Option Trades

By OptionsZone Experts
Five options trades on stocks that provide energy alternatives.

Which Stock Should You Buy — ExxonMobil or Valero?

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Most of the spike from rising oil is reflected in the stock prices of both companies, but ExxonMobil is the safer bet for now.

The Last Bargains Left in the Oil Sector

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The energy sector is not overflowing with bargains, but Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) and three ETFs look like the best bets.

5 Oil Stocks to Pump, 5 to Dump

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The best oil stocks have a connection to the U.S. market and are also involved in niche industries or have specialized products, while the worst oil stocks are the more traditional companies.

ConocoPhillips Option Spread Shows Promise

By Stutland Volatility Group
An options spread on ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) can profit as stock is high.

Coal Still King With These Options

By Jack Walker, IVolatility.com
Coal companies still provide much of the country’s energy needs. Consider options trades on Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU), Alpha Natural Resources. (NYSE: ANR).

7 Investments That Prove Emerging Markets are Still Hot

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Russia delivered a stunning 16.3% return in Q1, while India declined 5.2%, but investors can find opportunities in both.
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