XOM - How to Invest in Gas Stocks
If you're interested in the energy industry, you might be most interested in the giant oil companies, or maybe in green energy options like solar and wind. However, don't forget about oil's cleaner-burning cousin, natural gas.
The gas industry and the oil industry go hand in hand, and many oil companies also produce gas (and vice-versa). But unlike oil, the global gas industry -- and particularly the U.S. gas sector -- has changed a lot over the past few years...with more changes in store. Investors in the know could reap huge rewards from this often-overlooked sector.
Here's what you need to know before you invest in this interesting corner of the energy world.