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THESE FIVE WORDS COULD SEND OIL PRICES GUSHING HIGHER

“HELP IS ON ITS WAY.”

That is the message President Donald Trump posted as he encouraged
Iranian protesters to keep demonstrating amid a violent crackdown.

Regardless of where you fall politically, markets tend to respond to
two things: UNCERTAINTY AND SUPPLY RISK. And right now, investors are
watching Iran through that lens—because if unrest escalates further,
it can quickly turn into an oil-market event.

In fact, crude has already started to reflect those fears. Reuters
reported oil prices settling at a seven-week high recently as concerns
grew that Iranian exports could be disrupted amid intensifying unrest
and tightening geopolitical risk.

To be clear: nobody can predict whether this becomes a true supply
shock. But when you combine (1) instability in a major oil-producing
region, (2) heightened talk of possible U.S. action, and (3) the
presence of one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, it
is prudent to think through a scenario plan.

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WHY IRAN MATTERS TO OIL MARKETS

Iran is not just “another” producer. It is deeply entwined with
global flows—especially via Asia. Reuters reported that China buys
the majority of Iran’s seaborne crude exports (with estimates of
2025 purchases averaging about 1.38 million barrels per day). And
Reuters also noted that Iran has built up record levels of crude
stored at sea, partly as a precaution amid rising tensions and
logistics risk.

In plain English: the market is already acting like Iran-related
barrels are less “certain” than they were a month ago.

THE REAL WILDCARD: THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ

The biggest risk is not simply Iran’s production—it is the STRAIT
OF HORMUZ, the narrow passageway that connects the Persian Gulf to
global markets.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), oil
flows through the Strait of Hormuz averaged ABOUT 20 MILLION BARRELS
PER DAY IN 2024, roughly 20% OF GLOBAL PETROLEUM LIQUIDS CONSUMPTION.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) similarly highlights how much
crude trade relies on this route; from January through May 2025, it
estimates 14.5 MILLION BARRELS PER DAY OF CRUDE OIL transited Hormuz,
representing a major share of global crude trade.

That is why energy analysts consistently describe Hormuz disruption as
a “global crisis” type of scenario: even a partial disruption can
force buyers to scramble, widen risk premiums, and reprice energy
across crude, refined products, and shipping.

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DON’T JUST TRADE HEADLINES—POSITION INTELLIGENTLY

If you believe the probability of escalation is rising, you do not
necessarily need to pick individual oil stocks or attempt to time
crude futures. One of the cleaner ways to express a view—while
reducing single-stock risk—is through DIVERSIFIED ENERGY ETFS.

Below are three ETFs that give you different angles: U.S. energy
majors, U.S. exploration & production torque, and global energy
exposure.

COMPANY: ENERGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR FUND (SYM: XLE)

If you want a “blue-chip” way to participate in higher oil prices,
XLE is typically the first stop.

State Street describes XLE as providing targeted exposure to the
energy sector of the S&P 500, including companies in oil, gas and
consumable fuels, and energy equipment and services. It also carries a
GROSS EXPENSE RATIO OF 0.08% and distributes QUARTERLY.

Why investors use it:

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E&Ps often benefit—especially because they tend to throw off strong
cash flow and can return capital via dividends and buybacks.

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LOWER VOLATILITY (RELATIVE): In energy, the mega-caps can be more
resilient than smaller producers during whipsaw periods.

Income note: XLE’s trailing dividend yield is commonly quoted around
the low-3% range, and recent reporting shows a $0.3730 distribution
paid DECEMBER 24, 2025 (ex-date DECEMBER 22, 2025).

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COMPANY: SPDR S&P OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION ETF (SYM: XOP)

If XLE is the “steady” energy exposure, XOP is often the HIGHER
BETA expression—because it targets U.S. exploration and production
companies more directly.

State Street’s factsheet notes XOP seeks to track the S&P Oil & Gas
Exploration & Production Select Industry Index, and it reports a GROSS
EXPENSE RATIO OF 0.35%. Importantly, the index methodology is designed
to be more balanced across constituents than a market-cap-weighted
product, which can increase sensitivity to moves across the broader
E&P universe.

Why investors use it:

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HIGHER CORRELATION TO OIL: E&Ps often move more sharply with crude
price expectations because their revenues are more directly tied to
commodity pricing.

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MORE TORQUE IN A SPIKE: If oil jumps quickly, the E&P complex can
re-rate fast.

Income note: XOP has also historically paid quarterly distributions.
Recent data shows a $0.9104 distribution paid DECEMBER 24, 2025
(ex-date DECEMBER 22, 2025), and dividend-yield estimates around ~2.6%
have been reported.

COMPANY: ISHARES GLOBAL ENERGY ETF (SYM: IXC)

If you want to avoid being purely U.S.-centric, IXC offers global
energy exposure—useful if the market move is driven by international
supply risk and global pricing.

BlackRock/iShares states IXC seeks to track an index composed of
GLOBAL EQUITIES IN THE ENERGY SECTOR, and lists an EXPENSE RATIO OF
0.40%.

Why investors use it:

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GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSIFICATION: Global exposure can capture upside in
European and Canadian energy leaders alongside U.S. majors.

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GLOBAL PRICING DYNAMICS: In a true supply-risk event, global benchmark
pricing matters—and international energy equities can participate.

Income note: IXC distributes (typically semi-annually). Public
dividend records show a $0.8481 distribution paid DECEMBER 19, 2025.

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