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Energy prices affect the cost of virtually everything we consume - from groceries and clothing to heating, transport, and manufacturing. Worldwide annual energy consumption already surpasses 575 quadrillion Btu and is projected to reach 736 quadrillion Btu by 2040.
Why Energy Matters
Energy commodities carry significant weight among all commodity categories. Energy costs determine heating and cooling expenses for homes, businesses, factories, hospitals, and schools.
7.2B barrels
Annual US petroleum consumption
27.5T cu ft
Annual US natural gas consumption
28%
Projected global energy demand increase by 2040
Energy Types
Renewable energy - including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power - can be replenished naturally. As the global energy transition accelerates, renewable commodities represent growing investment opportunities.
Fossil fuels including crude oil, natural gas, and coal power the majority of global industry. These commodities are finite resources sensitive to geopolitical events, OPEC decisions, and supply chain disruptions.
Benefits of Investing in Energy
Energy is consumed in every country and every industry, providing near-universal market exposure across economic cycles.
Energy prices respond quickly to geopolitical events, weather, and policy changes - creating frequent trading opportunities for active investors.
Energy commodities often move independently of equities, making them effective diversifiers against stock market volatility.
CFDs and spread bets on energy give you leveraged exposure to price movements without the need to take physical delivery.