3-Point Checklist for Buying an Oil Stock

After crashing to start the year, crude oil has made a fierce comeback, recently touching a 2016 high. There could be more gains on the way, given the growing consensus that the crude-oil market could be back in balance before the end of the year.

That optimistic outlook is starting to draw investors back into the sector, evidenced by the big rally in oil stocks over the past few months. But before diving in and buying an oil stock, make sure it meets the three points on this oil-stock checklist to save yourself from potential pain down the road.

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