Things are very ugly in the Middle East right now…
Early Friday morning, Israel launched an unprecedented full-scale military operation against Iran, killing several of the country’s most powerful men and striking at the heart of its nuclear infrastructure.
And according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it’s not over.
The whole thing is tragic and sad…
That being said, as traders, our job is to ignore our emotions and biases. Instead, we need to focus on the price action and opportunities that have emerged from the events.
Remember what I said about trading on politics?
I have a group of tickers on my radar set to blast off, and now is the time to act on them.
Here’s what one stock on my list did on Friday…
It gained over 130%* in premarket trading…
But that was just the first leg! After pulling back for a little while, it ran up big again!
To be clear, if your emotions make it too difficult to trade these names, there’s nothing wrong with sitting on the sidelines. I get it.
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There are a ton of gains to be made from the situation in Iran right now.
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Why Oil & Gas Stocks Love Geopolitical Chaos
When missiles fly in the Middle East, oil doesn’t hesitate…
It spikes!
And for traders, that means opportunity.
After Israel’s recent massive military strike on Iran, oil and gas stocks lit up across the board.
And it’s no surprise why…
Conflict Fuels Demand (and Fear)
The Middle East isn’t just a hotbed of tension….It’s a major source of global energy.
And any sort of disruption in Iran, Israel, or even neighboring airspace sends a shockwave through global oil markets.
Why?
Because supply chains, shipping lanes, and futures pricing all get rattled.
And when that happens, oil prices typically jump, especially U.S.-listed oil and gas prices.
These are our go-to stocks at the moment.
What I’m Watching
These are just a few of the names I’m watching.
There’s something for day traders and swing traders alike, so take your pick…
Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE: HUSA):
This was the stock I showed you above that jumped twice on Friday.
HUSA is a low-float oil and gas play that loves to move on momentum.
It’s tiny, volatile, and often reacts aggressively to geopolitical headlines or crude spikes.
This name is great for day trading, but don’t get married to it.
Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO):
Talos is an offshore oil and gas producer with ties to the Gulf of Mexico (or Gulf of America, take your pick!)
TALO captures the sweet spot between fundamentals and volatility. It reacts well to crude rallies and has a track record of solid bounce setups.
TALO 5-Day, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
Antero Resources Corp. (NYSE: AR):
AR is a heavyweight in the natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) space. I
It’s got volume, strong institutional backing, and tends to move in sync with broader energy trends.
This is a great candidate for swing trading.
AR 5-Day, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
U.S. Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: USEG):
USEG is a low-float, small-cap oil and gas name that can spike hard on sector momentum.
It doesn’t move often, but when it does, it moves fast, making it perfect for quick, day trades.
Remember, this one’s all about timing and volume. No volume = no trade.
USEG 5-Day, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
My Final Thoughts…
Yes, these names are moving, but don’t just buy because the news sounds scary.
Wait for volume-backed setups, and respect your risk levels.
Conflict breeds fear. Fear fuels volatility…
And volatility creates the kind of trading setups we live for.
These are just a few of the names on my oil and gas watchlist. I have about 40 tickers.
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Don’t wait to join…This oil and gas surge won’t last forever.
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Have a great day, everyone. See you back here tomorrow.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade
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