FAN - Energy Stocks Have Rallied In 2021. Will It Last?

• Big oil's prospects face substantial regulatory and market challenges in the years ahead, even though XLE has enjoyed a strong bounce year to date after shedding nearly 33% in 2020.
• XLE's 6.1% gain so far this year stands out against mixed results for the rest of the main US equity sectors, based on trading through Wednesday's close (Jan. 27).
• nergy stocks still deserve a spot in a diversified portfolio, but investors need to be selective and mindful of the potential for unusually high volatility that resides in shares of old and new energy shares.

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