Oil stocks

The best oil stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

How to buy oil stocks

Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one of more of these oil stocks.

1. Compare share trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
3. Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like NBR or HP. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Invest in the oil and gas industry today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. Weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy fractional shares, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of an oil company. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the oil and gas sector as a whole — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

Compare oil stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the farm industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Nabors Industries (NBR)

Nabors Industries stock opened the day at $130.51 after a previous close of $130.43. The latest price was $127.01 (25 minute delay). Nabors Industries is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD2.1 billion and employs 10,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $966,608,512
• PEG ratio: -0.68

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2. Helmerich-and-Payne (HP)

Helmerich-and-Payne stock opened the day at $25.03 after a previous close of $25.52. The latest price was $25.79 (25 minute delay). Helmerich-and-Payne is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.4 billion and employs 4,600 staff.

• Market capitalization: $2,888,356,864
• PEG ratio: 3.5037

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3. Valvoline (VVV)

Valvoline stock opened the day at $26.37 after a previous close of $26.21. The latest price was $26.51 (25 minute delay). Valvoline is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.4 billion and employs 8,800 staff.

• Market capitalization: $4,942,815,232
• P/E ratio: 15.3927
• PEG ratio: 1.508

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4. Chevron Corporation (CVX)

Chevron Corporation stock opened the day at $100.33 after a previous close of $101.33. The latest price was $102.73 (25 minute delay). Chevron Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$94.5 billion and employs 47,736 staff.

• Market capitalization: $199,149,125,632
• P/E ratio: 43.7692
• PEG ratio: 0.5086

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5. TOTAL (TOT)

TOTAL stock opened the day at $44.45 after a previous close of $44.72. The latest price was $44.80 (25 minute delay). TOTAL is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$119.7 billion and employs 105,476 staff.

• Market capitalization: $119,271,776,256
• P/E ratio: 12.6821
• PEG ratio: 7.4137

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6. Royal Dutch Shell (RDS-B)

Royal Dutch Shell stock opened the day at $41.90 after a previous close of $42.15. The latest price was $41.96 (25 minute delay). Royal Dutch Shell is listed on the NYSE and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$180.5 billion.

• Market capitalization: $167,199,309,824
• P/E ratio: 12.5685
• PEG ratio: 2.825

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7. Cheniere Energy (LNG)

Cheniere Energy stock opened the day at $72.93 after a previous close of $73.30. The latest price was $72.20 (25 minute delay). Cheniere Energy is listed on the NYSE MKT, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$9.3 billion and employs 1,519 staff.

• Market capitalization: $18,890,074,112
• P/E ratio: 16.7785
• PEG ratio: 0.7044

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8. Kinder Morgan (KMI)

Kinder Morgan stock opened the day at $16.25 after a previous close of $16.23. The latest price was $16.33 (25 minute delay). Kinder Morgan is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$11.7 billion and employs 10,524 staff.

• Market capitalization: $37,829,304,320
• P/E ratio: 355.4255
• PEG ratio: 2.0895

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9. Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN)

Patterson-UTI Energy stock opened the day at $9.55 after a previous close of $9.55. The latest price was $9.50 (25 minute delay). Patterson-UTI Energy is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.1 billion and employs 3,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,295,751,040
• PEG ratio: -1.74

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10. Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS)

Precision Drilling Corporation stock opened the day at $26.22 after a previous close of $26.49. The latest price was $27.95 (25 minute delay). Precision Drilling Corporation is listed on the NYSE.

• Market capitalization: $354,384,064
• P/E ratio: 30.9947
• PEG ratio: 0.4

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11. Transocean (RIG)

Transocean stock opened the day at $4.74 after a previous close of $4.69. The latest price was $4.58 (25 minute delay). Transocean is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.2 billion and employs 4,820 staff.

• Market capitalization: $2,799,833,856
• PEG ratio: -22.91

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12. Borr Drilling (BORR)

Borr Drilling stock opened the day at $0.91 after a previous close of $0.93. The latest price was $0.93 (25 minute delay). Borr Drilling is listed on the NYSE and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$307.5 million.

• Market capitalization: $319,819,648

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13. Valaris (VALPQ)

Valaris stock opened the day at $0.08 after a previous close of $0.08. The latest price was $0.08 (25 minute delay). Valaris is listed on the PINK, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.4 billion and employs 4,500 staff.

• Market capitalization: $15,773,457

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14. Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)

Exxon Mobil Corporation stock opened the day at $54.50 after a previous close of $55.29. The latest price was $56.00 (25 minute delay). Exxon Mobil Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$179.8 billion and employs 72,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $239,955,918,848
• P/E ratio: 60.9512
• PEG ratio: 2.5238

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15. BP p-l-c (BP)

BP p-l-c stock opened the day at 295.35p after a previous close of 291.75p. The latest price was 295.70p (25 minute delay). BP p-l-c is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $180.1 billion and employs 63,600 staff. All prices are listed in pence sterling.

• Market capitalization: $59,924,566,016
• P/E ratio: 20.2373
• PEG ratio: 0.43

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in oil stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — oil stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the oil and gas industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.