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The Best Oil ETFs to Buy Before Crude Rebounds in 2015

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Best oil ETFs to buy now: Crude oil prices have dropped to their lowest prices since 2009, falling below $50 a barrel this month, after reaching $115 a barrel in June.

But Money Morning's Global Energy Strategist Dr. Kent Moors says oil prices are near a bottom, and will rebound in 2015.

"As the most fluid commodity in the world, crude oil has the ability to quickly self-correct, which is why longtime oil veterans aren't worried about falling prices,” Moors said. "In fact, the vast majority of them (including myself) actually expect oil prices to climb next year."

These oil ETFs are trading at a huge discount now, but won’t for long…

The Early Read on 2015 Markets

By , Global Credit Strategist, Money Morning • @MichaelELewitt -

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For the first time since 2008, stocks traded down on the last trading day of the year and the first trading day of the New Year.

Whether this will prove to be a mere statistical curiosity or a harbinger of troubles ahead remains to be seen, but there are enough headwinds facing investors to force them to don foul weather gear for the year ahead.

Markets are likely to see heavy seas in 2015 as the Fed starts raising interest rates and oil prices stay lower for longer than anybody expects... 

Crude Oil Price Chart: This Is the 4th-Largest Drop in 30 Years

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

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West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil dropped to $63.38 yesterday (Monday). At that level, the price of oil is now down more than 42% since September of 2013.

As this crude oil price chart shows, that's the fourth-largest bear market for oil in the last 30 years.

And while this isn't the biggest drop for oil, it is the longest bear market among the top five dips.

Here's the full story...

OPEC Oil Price War Won't Be Successful

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

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In a highly publicized meeting last month, OPEC announced it would maintain high production levels in an attempt to disrupt U.S. shale oil producers.

But the OPEC oil price war simply won't work says Money Morning's Global Energy Strategist Dr. Kent Moors. He's been meeting with some of the world's top oil policymakers in Dubai this month and has been analyzing OPEC's strategy.

Moors appeared on Bloomberg TV in London this morning (Monday) and explained why OPEC is fighting a losing battle. He also detailed what the fair market price for crude oil is right now...

What's Next for Crude Oil Prices and Stocks After OPEC Meeting

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

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Last week's OPEC meeting in Vienna, Austria, was billed as the most important gathering of the cartel in years, with huge implications for crude oil prices.

The meeting's importance was felt almost immediately. After OPEC nations announced they would not cut oil production, oil prices plummeted. WTI crude oil is now down 37.8% from June and Brent oil is down nearly 40%.

Here's what investors can expect from oil prices moving forward, and the best strategy for oil stocks now...

How to Invest in Oil Stocks as Prices Dip

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

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The price of oil has slipped consistently since June, dragging most oil stocks down with it.

In June, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hit a three-year high of $103.66 per barrel. By Tuesday, it closed at its lowest price in more than three years, at $77.19.

Here's a look at the oil stocks that should be avoided when prices are low, and some that are presenting excellent buying opportunities now...

Cutting Crude Oil Prices Is a "No-Win Situation" for Saudis

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

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Saudi Arabia is once again fueling a global oil feud by cutting crude oil prices. It's the second time in a month the kingdom has grabbed the headlines in the oil markets.

In its latest version, Saudi Aramco (the national oil company) has restored an earlier price cut to Asia, but reduced its price to U.S customers.

That means the Saudis are now trying to fight a crude oil war on three different fronts: against Russia in Asia; with OPEC's over-producers like Venezuela and Kuwait; and an escalating battle against U.S. unconventional (tight and shale) oil.

But its latest maneuver won't be enough to turn the tide...

Crude Oil Prices Are Tanking; Here's What to Expect and What to Do Now

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

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Crude oil prices were down sharply again this week, reaching their lowest prices since January 2012. 

Thursday, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil for November delivery dropped to $80.01 a barrel. That's a 23.4% dip from the three-year high it set in June. Brent oil prices were down 4.3% to $85.04 Tuesday. That was Brent's biggest one-day drop since September 2011.

Here’s why the price of oil took another big hit this week, and what investors can do now…

Why Oil Is Down Today

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

Why oil is down today: Crude oil prices continue to plummet today (Wednesday) as West Texas Intermediate dropped to $86.83 per barrel for November delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange. That was WTI's lowest price since April 17, 2013.

Brent crude was trading at $91.51 per barrel just after 1:00 pm.

Here’s why crude oil prices have continued to drop dramatically over the past three months…

Why Oil Prices Are Falling Now

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

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Crude oil prices fell again early this morning (Thursday), as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped as much as 2.8% to $88.18 per barrel for November delivery. That's a 20% drop from the three-year highs WTI set in June, and just above the 52-week low of $87.85 futures contracts set in January.

Brent crude oil prices were down to $92.45 per barrel, or 1.8%, shortly after 9:30 a.m. today.

Here’s why crude oil prices have continued to drop dramatically over the past three months…

The Three Reasons Crude Oil Prices Are Tanking

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

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Crude oil prices tanked more than 3% today (Tuesday) with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropping to $90.85 shortly before 3:00 p.m. on news that OPEC's oil supply has reached its highest level in nearly two years.

Currently, WTI is trading just above its 52-week low of $87.85 that it set in January. According to MarketWatch, oil ended the quarter down 13%, which was its worst quarterly performance since 2012.

According to Money Morning’s Global Energy Strategist Dr. Kent Moors, there are three distinct reasons oil prices keep dropping…

What Causes Crude Oil Prices to Rise

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

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Crude oil prices have had a volatile summer, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hitting a three-year high of $105.55 a barrel in June before settling back down near $92 this week.

Even with oil's volatility, investors can have a better idea of where the price of oil is headed if they know what causes oil prices to rise.

Money Morning’s Global Energy Strategist Dr. Kent Moors says that “one of the most predictable patterns in the markets” is behind huge spikes in the price of oil…