Investors may buy energy stocks for diversification, inflation protection, and income. Energy stocks can behave differently from other stocks because of their close ties to commodity prices. Energy producers may also pass higher costs along to consumers, providing a potential hedge against inflation. And many energy companies pay dividends, including quarterly dividends and, in some cases, variable dividends tied to company performance.
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