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Chinyere

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Seplat Energy is an oil and gas company, and its performance is closely linked to global oil prices.
If oil prices remain strong, oil companies may continue to make good profits. But if oil prices fall, oil company profits may also fall.
So investing in oil stocks can be profitable but also risky.


Do you think oil stocks are good long-term investments or just short-
 
if oil prices keeping going higher and higher, this will cause a lot of issues for consumers but it may also reward investors.
 
Seplat Energy is an oil and gas company, and its performance is closely linked to global oil prices.
If oil prices remain strong, oil companies may continue to make good profits. But if oil prices fall, oil company profits may also fall.
So investing in oil stocks can be profitable but also risky.


Do you think oil stocks are good long-term investments or just short-
Oil stocks are both short term i.es good for quick gains when oil price is rising fast and for Long term when only good if it’s a strong company that keeps making profit and paying dividends.

Simple rule:
Good oil company = hold
Oil price falling = be careful
That’s all.
 
Oil stocks are both short term i.es good for quick gains when oil price is rising fast and for Long term when only good if it’s a strong company that keeps making profit and paying dividends.

Simple rule:
Good oil company = hold
Oil price falling = be careful
That’s all.
this is true, we have held it for quite a while now and it keeps on doing well. You think it will get to 10,000 Naira soon?

Seplat Energy PLC​


SEPLAT:LAG
Actions
EnergyOil, Gas and Coal
  • PRICE (NGN)9,090.00
  • TODAY'S CHANGE0.00 / 0.00%
  • SHARES TRADED116.21k
  • 1 YEAR CHANGE+77.19%
  • BETA0.6608
 
Oil stocks are both short term i.es good for quick gains when oil price is rising fast and for Long term when only good if it’s a strong company that keeps making profit and paying dividends.

Simple rule:
Good oil company = hold
Oil price falling = be careful
That’s all.
Good advice
 
this is true, we have held it for quite a while now and it keeps on doing well. You think it will get to 10,000 Naira soon?

Seplat Energy PLC​


SEPLAT:LAG
Actions
EnergyOil, Gas and Coal
  • PRICE (NGN)9,090.00
  • TODAY'S CHANGE0.00 / 0.00%
  • SHARES TRADED116.21k
  • 1 YEAR CHANGE+77.19%
  • BETA0.6608
That’s true
 
Seplat Energy is an oil and gas company, and its performance is closely linked to global oil prices.
If oil prices remain strong, oil companies may continue to make good profits. But if oil prices fall, oil company profits may also fall.
So investing in oil stocks can be profitable but also risky.


Do you think oil stocks are good long-term investments or just short-
Long term. Seplat as a good example
 
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Oil stocks are both short term i.es good for quick gains when oil price is rising fast and for Long term when only good if it’s a strong company that keeps making profit and paying dividends.

Simple rule:
Good oil company = hold
Oil price falling = be careful
That’s all.
Correct
 
this is true, we have held it for quite a while now and it keeps on doing well. You think it will get to 10,000 Naira soon?

Seplat Energy PLC​


SEPLAT:LAG
Actions
EnergyOil, Gas and Coal
  • PRICE (NGN)9,090.00
  • TODAY'S CHANGE0.00 / 0.00%
  • SHARES TRADED116.21k
  • 1 YEAR CHANGE+77.19%
  • BETA0.6608
Yes it will
 
if oil prices keeping going higher and higher, this will cause a lot of issues for consumers but it may also reward investors.
Both are —depending on how you play them.
Using Seplat Energy Plc as a guide:

Long-term case
Global energy demand isn’t disappearing anytime soon
Dollar earnings + dividends = solid wealth compounders
Good for holding through cycles

Short-term reality
Oil prices are highly cyclical
Profits rise and fall with global crude prices
Best entry points are usually during oil price weakness

My View
Oil stocks are cyclical long-term investments—not permanent “buy and forget.”

Smart strategy
Hold core position long-term
Add during dips, trim during oil rallies
Bottom line:
Oil stocks reward patience—but timing still matters.
 
Both are —depending on how you play them.
Using Seplat Energy Plc as a guide:

Long-term case
Global energy demand isn’t disappearing anytime soon
Dollar earnings + dividends = solid wealth compounders
Good for holding through cycles

Short-term reality
Oil prices are highly cyclical
Profits rise and fall with global crude prices
Best entry points are usually during oil price weakness

My View
Oil stocks are cyclical long-term investments—not permanent “buy and forget.”

Smart strategy
Hold core position long-term
Add during dips, trim during oil rallies
Bottom line:
Oil stocks reward patience—but timing still matters.
I can't forget economic meltdown in a hurry. Balance is still the ultimate with diversification of investments
 
this is true, we have held it for quite a while now and it keeps on doing well. You think it will get to 10,000 Naira soon?

Seplat Energy PLC​


SEPLAT:LAG
Actions
EnergyOil, Gas and Coal
  • PRICE (NGN)9,090.00
  • TODAY'S CHANGE0.00 / 0.00%
  • SHARES TRADED116.21k
  • 1 YEAR CHANGE+77.19%
  • BETA0.6608
It’s already close, so 10,000 naria is very possible but not guaranteed.
After that strong run about +77%, the stock may slow down or pull back before moving higher. For it to hit 10k naria, it will likely need a strong oil priceS, a Good earnings or if the buying interest continue.
So yes, it can get there… but don’t be surprised if it consolidates first before the next move up.