Testing the Waters of Liquid Gold: How to Invest in Oil

Testing the Waters of Liquid Gold: How to Invest in Oil
Investing in oil could be as exciting as it is risky. Golden Dayz/Shutterstock
Javier Simon
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Cold weather and subzero temperatures sweeping across the United States and Europe are expected to boost demand for heating oil, which could squeeze supply and raise prices for this sought-after commodity.

But regardless of weather, oil is nearly always in demand. It’s the main driver of transportation and movement of raw materials across the globe. Oil helps food get from the ground or the farm to your table, among other things.

Javier Simon
Javier Simon
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Javier Simon is a freelance personal finance writer for The Epoch Times. He specializes in retirement planning, investing, taxes, fintech, financial products and more. His work has been featured by major publications including Fox Business, The Motley Fool, NerdWallet, and Money Magazine.