| | Shifting Market Regimes Highlight the Case for Hard Assets | In today's volatile markets, investors are seeking assets that offer resilience, income, and long-term growth potential. A prolonged government shutdown disrupted the timely release of key economic indicators, leaving markets without critical guidance. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve's ambiguous stance on interest rates fuelled speculation, adding volatility to fixed-income and equity markets. The highly anticipated jobs report is expected to show the US economy added approximately 50,000 jobs in September, following earlier data indicating a two-month high in unemployment benefits. Consequently, market expectations for a rate cut next month have eased, with traders now pricing in just over a 46% chance. | In November, the de-investments of high-profile clients from high-growth AI stocks sent a shiver of unrest throughout Wall Street. Peter Thiel's hedge fund Thiel Macro sold its entire stake in Nvidia during the third quarter, marking another high-profile retreat from AI investments. Wall Street sentiment moved away from technology toward more tangible, value-driven assets. In this environment of unpredictability, two sectors stand out: energy (oil) and precious metals (gold). U.S.-listed companies and ETFs specializing in these commodities provide a strategic opportunity for both retail and seasoned investors to diversify and protect wealth. |
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| | | The Opportunity in Oil | Oil remains the backbone of global economic activity. Despite the rise in renewables, demand for fossil fuels is undeniable. For investors, this translates into: | Dividend Strength: Blue-chip oil companies like ExxonMobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) offer attractive yields (often 3–4%) and decades-long dividend growth histories. Diversified Business Models: Integrated majors balance upstream exploration with downstream refining, reducing volatility compared to pure-play producers. Inflation Protection: Oil prices historically rise during inflationary periods, making energy stocks and ETFs a natural hedge.
| In the current scenario, the opposite is true. A possible decline in interest rates would signal an opportunity. The price of WTI crude oil has dipped from its peak of $78.82/bbl to the current price of $59.10/bbl, as of November 18, 2025. Experts attribute the decline to slowing global growth. The EIA predicts a further decline in global growth, as quoted on their website: | "We expect the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price to average $51 per barrel in 2026." | |
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| | | Which Stocks or ETFs should you invest in? | We searched the internet to find the top US-listed stock companies and ETFs in the energy (oil) and gold sectors. We refined our search to those that had the highest number of hedge fund followers, and finalized our list based on their YTD share price performance. Here are the top 12 Stocks and the top 3 ETFs to invest in: | Top 12 Stocks to Invest in: | | Top Commodity ETFs to invest in: | |
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| | | Conclusion | Allocating to U.S.-listed oil and gold companies, and complementing with ETFs can strengthen your portfolio against inflation, volatility, and systemic shocks. Whether you seek income, diversification, or tactical exposure, these sectors offer a compelling mix of stability and upside potential. |
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