Oil & Gas Stock Outlook 2025 🛢️

Early Bird Prime for December 1, 2024

Could oil and gas stocks lead the market in 2025? As we look toward next year, these stocks are doing their best to shake off the cobwebs and make a splash. The SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF, our trusty barometer for the industry, has been on a bit of a joyride, revving up in the last 30 days to end the year with a bang. 

But before you start popping the champagne, let's take a closer look at the numbers.

Despite the recent rally, the ETF is only up about 5% this year, lagging behind the broader market. This sluggish performance has some investors scratching their heads and wondering if it's time to jump ship.

Yet, there's something to be said for the steady, if not spectacular, nature of oil and gas stocks. In a world where market volatility can make even the most seasoned investor feel like they're on a rollercoaster, these stocks could be the financial equivalent of a warm, cozy blanket. As we head into 2025, they might just be the safe haven that investors are looking for—assuming, of course, that you don't mind a bit of a bumpy ride.

WTI Crude Oil is down about 2% this year. And UBS decided to throw a wrench in the works by cutting its Brent crude oil price forecast in November.

So, should you invest in oil and gas stocks while they're still relatively cheap, or should you avoid them? Well, here’s the answer: 

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