The fast and easy way to grasp energy sectors and their place in the global economyWith timely, substantial information about energy stocks, Energy Investing For Dummies teaches the ins and outs of energy sectors and how to incorporate them into business and investment plans. As a savvy investor and business manager you will find the important information and advice you need to incorporate these growth areas into your investment portfolio.
In Energy Investing For Dummies, you'll find important information on the big-three markets of electricity, natural gas, and oil; growing markets for liquefied natural gas, emissions, coal, and alternative energy; primers on advanced topics like storage, wheeling, load forecasting, and pipeline transportation; tips on investing in and trading energy stocks, ETFs, dividends, and derivatives; and much more.
- Includes examples of ways to invest in wind power, carbon emissions, thermal solar power, and other new markets
- Packed with the latest information on energy investing
- Shows you how to incorporate energy investing into your investment plans
Energy Investing For Dummies is your friendly, un-intimidating guide to this hot topic in business and investment trading.
Nick Hodge is the founder of the Outsider Club, a community of retail investors looking to take personal control of their finances, and managing editor of Early Advantage, an investment advisory service that focuses on energy and resources. Jeff Siegel is an analyst and writer specializing in energy investing, with a focus on alternative and renewable energy. Christian DeHaemer is managing editor of the investment newsletter Crisis & Opportunity, and publishes a weekly column in Energy & Capital. Keith Kohl is the analyst and chief investment strategist for the investment advisories Energy Investor and Oil & Gas Trader.
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Energy Investing 7
Chapter 1: Powering Your Portfolio: Energy in Brief 9
Chapter 2: Making a Connection 15
Chapter 3: A Bright Investment: Running the World Takes a Lot of Energy 33
Chapter 4: Getting Ready: The Nuts and Bolts of Energy Investing 51
Chapter 5: Risks and Rewards of Energy Investing 67
Part II: Oil and Gas Investments: Greasing the Global Economy 79
Chapter 6: The Crude Basics 81
Chapter 7: Grasping Gas 99
Chapter 8: Buying the Barrel, Trading the Therm 117
Chapter 9: Drilling Down, Extracting Profits: Investing in Oil and Gas Companies 131
Chapter 10: Investing in Oil and Gas Indexes and Funds 145
Part III: Investing in Coal 161
Chapter 11: Coal: Still the King 163
Chapter 12: The Future of Coal 175
Chapter 13: Coal: Mining for Profits 185
Part IV: The Nuclear Option 197
Chapter 14: Nuclear Energy Basics 199
Chapter 15: Uranium in Your Cranium 211
Chapter 16: Harnessing Nuclear Power for Profit 223
Part V: Investing in the Future: Modern Energy 235
Chapter 17: Solar Investing: It’s Raining Electrons 237
Chapter 18: When the Winds Change Direction 249
Chapter 19: Geothermal: The Devil’s Hot Tub 259
Chapter 20: Transportation: Plugged-In and Corn-Fed 265
Chapter 21: Effi ciency: Doing More with Less 275
Chapter 22: Investing in Modern Energy 289
Part VI: The Part of Tens 297
Chapter 23: Top Ten Energy Investment Resources 299
Chapter 24: Top Ten Energy Data to Track 303
Chapter 25: Top Ten Energy ETFs 309
Chapter 26: Top Ten Energy Developments on the Horizon 313
Index 321
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