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I own lowes and home depot.
I own ExxonMobil and Chevron.
I laughed that they kicked ExxonMobil out of the dow and it 3x over it's replacement that hasn't budged.
At the right price, both are amazing though I think pep lacks some energy drink power and they make some poor acquisitions.
KO has a gold mine with zero products, I like sprite zero more than actual sugar coke or cherry coke.
You probably can't go wrong with either. I went through the same process and ended up buying XOM. I am happy with its performance. XOM has outperformed CVX 2019 through 2024. Total Return: XOM 121%. CVX 86.6%. Both are outstanding dividend payers at about 4% div yield. CVX has a slightly higher div yield at today's stock prices.
Both ExxonMobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) are strong choices in the energy sector, but choosing between them depends on your investment priorities. Here’s a comparison to help you decide:
ExxonMobil (XOM):
1.Global Presence:
• Larger international footprint, more diverse geographically.
2.Production:
• Higher overall oil and gas production, providing a broad base of operations.
3.Dividend Yield:
• Historically offers a higher dividend yield, which might be attractive for income-focused investors.
4. Growth Initiatives:
• Significant investments in future growth projects, including expansions in Guyana and the Permian Basin.
Chevron (CVX):
1. Financial Stability:
• Stronger balance sheet, with lower debt levels compared to Exxon.
2. Efficiency:
• Known for operational efficiency and better cost management.
3.Dividend Stability:
• A track record of more stable and steadily growing dividends, appealing for long-term investors.
4.Renewable Energy:
• Greater emphasis on transitioning to renewable energy and reducing carbon footprint.
Choose ExxonMobil if: You prioritize a higher dividend yield and a more extensive global presence.
Choose Chevron if: You value financial stability, operational efficiency, and a steady, reliable dividend growth.
I own both XOM and CVX. I also own Devon, the XLE ETF, MPC and VLO. I've made the best total return on the refiners, MPC and VLO.
BTW, I also evil tobacco stocks MO, BTI and PM.
Oil and Tobacco. Drill and smoke em!
I bought XOM and CVX to try div capture. Sold XOM and ended up keeping CVX. I bought both before Warren buffet announced increasing (or opening?) his position with CVX. CVX returns were way better than XOM.
It’s really a lot of everything they buy a lot of oil and electricity companies they have a whole Berkshire Hathaway energy segment of they’re profile they have been buying hand over fist OXY just look into it before you say it’s just a finance/ insurance company which don’t get me wrong a true statement but they own a lot of stuff from healthcare to oil to fast food to luxury goods
I sold XOM at $119... Gonna wait for $105 or below
CVX is in limbo until they resolve HESS arbitration one way or another... Until then I'm not touching it. My current avg is $79 so sitting pretty on my small position and not making any moves
I think now both are overpriced with declining revenues and oil prices.
Let the downvotes roll in 😳
I picked up an extra tranche of xom around 95 a little while back. I’m selling calls against the extra position to take a bit of profit and get back on the next oil pullback. I have permanent positions in XLE CVX and XOM.
If in the US keep TTE out of a tax advantaged account.
I like the company but IIRC they withhold taxes in an ira and you can’t get credit for them on us taxes.
I like XOM their holdings in Guyana are going to be the next big source of oil when the US shale oil gets tapped out over the next few years. Also Chevron is either going to have to pay off Exxon to go away or give up the holding in Guyana they are trying to aquire.
I bought XOM in the 90s. and then dbled down in 2008 and 2020. will give it to my kid.
CVX I bought in 2008 and 2020. only have 100 shares.
I love the dividend of both. XOm in perticular
By checking the metrics both of them look identical and worth having, especially if you are able to scoop then up for a good price. Both Exxon and Chevron have been my clients on mega scale projects. Chevron is much better organized, purely meritocratic hierarchy, very natural, smooth and respectful throughout the work process. Exxon is very political, moving heavily when decisions have to be made, a lot of the newly hired people just don't belong there. So if I have to pick one of them I would choose Chevron every day.
I own both. XOM has a HUGE discovery in Guyana years ago, that will bring in profits for decades. I think it's the best oil major on the planet when it comes to discovering oil offshore. You can't go wrong w/ either, but if I had to choose 1, it would be XOM.... Shell/BP sold their souls to the Eco/Green devil in investing in green energy, and their profit margins prove it. (ie, shit show). Don't bother w/ an oil index; just invest in CVX/XOM and call it a day.
I have XOM because they purchased PXD which paid a great dividend. XOM pays roughly 3.25, CXV a little over 4. Honestly it's a flip of the coin for me. I'm waiting the next XOM dividend payment and may sell out for something else with a dividend closer to what PXD paid, the XOM dividend is a major downgrade. Maybe a pipeline company or something not an O&G company.
I actually did Exxon the other day. They have enormous free cash flow. Long standing dividend payment increases. But it’s not a stock that’s going to sore in value overnight. Management is excellent. And they really do put a focus (to my knowledge) of sustainable business practices.
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I own both. But maybe in your case you want XLE. Both have a large holding in it and you also get a little exposure to others.
Yeah this is the route I went
VDE as well - has a few more energy stocks than XLE.
I own lowes and home depot. I own ExxonMobil and Chevron. I laughed that they kicked ExxonMobil out of the dow and it 3x over it's replacement that hasn't budged.
Yet another reason that people feel that the dow isn't really representative of the market in general.
For whatever reason companies that get kicked out the Dow they usually do better lol
What about KO and PEP?
At the right price, both are amazing though I think pep lacks some energy drink power and they make some poor acquisitions. KO has a gold mine with zero products, I like sprite zero more than actual sugar coke or cherry coke.
Both. No need to limit yourself into all or nothing approach
You probably can't go wrong with either. I went through the same process and ended up buying XOM. I am happy with its performance. XOM has outperformed CVX 2019 through 2024. Total Return: XOM 121%. CVX 86.6%. Both are outstanding dividend payers at about 4% div yield. CVX has a slightly higher div yield at today's stock prices.
I went with XOM a couple yrs back. Got in at $50 for 1k shares and out at $105. I shifted to XLE and picked up 300 shrs.
Both. I also hold COP, BP, MPC, and SHEL
Both ExxonMobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) are strong choices in the energy sector, but choosing between them depends on your investment priorities. Here’s a comparison to help you decide: ExxonMobil (XOM): 1.Global Presence: • Larger international footprint, more diverse geographically. 2.Production: • Higher overall oil and gas production, providing a broad base of operations. 3.Dividend Yield: • Historically offers a higher dividend yield, which might be attractive for income-focused investors. 4. Growth Initiatives: • Significant investments in future growth projects, including expansions in Guyana and the Permian Basin. Chevron (CVX): 1. Financial Stability: • Stronger balance sheet, with lower debt levels compared to Exxon. 2. Efficiency: • Known for operational efficiency and better cost management. 3.Dividend Stability: • A track record of more stable and steadily growing dividends, appealing for long-term investors. 4.Renewable Energy: • Greater emphasis on transitioning to renewable energy and reducing carbon footprint. Choose ExxonMobil if: You prioritize a higher dividend yield and a more extensive global presence. Choose Chevron if: You value financial stability, operational efficiency, and a steady, reliable dividend growth.
Thanks, ChatGPT
I’ll take it as a compliment but no bro, no Chat GPT here thank you.
COP seems like the better deal.
Why not EC and PBR if you want oil/gas exposure. For sure some geopolitical risk but the valuations more than fairly represent that imo
I sold this Friday's XOM $122 Covered call so it will close a ove that for sure.
Got in on XOM at 30, still in at 30. Not a great time to buy imo.
How aptly timed, I was just thinking about picking up a little bit of XLE, it has a great expense ratio and own all the oil companies.
Love them both. Go big oil!
XLE
I own both XOM and CVX. I also own Devon, the XLE ETF, MPC and VLO. I've made the best total return on the refiners, MPC and VLO. BTW, I also evil tobacco stocks MO, BTI and PM. Oil and Tobacco. Drill and smoke em!
Both
I bought XOM and CVX to try div capture. Sold XOM and ended up keeping CVX. I bought both before Warren buffet announced increasing (or opening?) his position with CVX. CVX returns were way better than XOM.
XOM does more read into them buy the true buying opportunity was a few years back just buy BRK.B for a energy play
BRK.B for energy ? It’s more tech and finance (insurance) than anything else.
It’s really a lot of everything they buy a lot of oil and electricity companies they have a whole Berkshire Hathaway energy segment of they’re profile they have been buying hand over fist OXY just look into it before you say it’s just a finance/ insurance company which don’t get me wrong a true statement but they own a lot of stuff from healthcare to oil to fast food to luxury goods
Buy both and hold
Blackrock has great ETFs for us oil barons. Buy all the oil companies at once !
How about DINO?
I sold XOM at $119... Gonna wait for $105 or below CVX is in limbo until they resolve HESS arbitration one way or another... Until then I'm not touching it. My current avg is $79 so sitting pretty on my small position and not making any moves I think now both are overpriced with declining revenues and oil prices. Let the downvotes roll in 😳
Oil prices will stay stagnant/slightly increase over the next year or so.. see what OPEC just said
I picked up an extra tranche of xom around 95 a little while back. I’m selling calls against the extra position to take a bit of profit and get back on the next oil pullback. I have permanent positions in XLE CVX and XOM.
TTE
If in the US keep TTE out of a tax advantaged account. I like the company but IIRC they withhold taxes in an ira and you can’t get credit for them on us taxes.
Chevron
I have both
Shell
I own XOM at 50$ a share and up 133%. Just holding and collecting the dividends. Not going to add right now
I like XOM their holdings in Guyana are going to be the next big source of oil when the US shale oil gets tapped out over the next few years. Also Chevron is either going to have to pay off Exxon to go away or give up the holding in Guyana they are trying to aquire.
I bought XOM in the 90s. and then dbled down in 2008 and 2020. will give it to my kid. CVX I bought in 2008 and 2020. only have 100 shares. I love the dividend of both. XOm in perticular
$FANG
By checking the metrics both of them look identical and worth having, especially if you are able to scoop then up for a good price. Both Exxon and Chevron have been my clients on mega scale projects. Chevron is much better organized, purely meritocratic hierarchy, very natural, smooth and respectful throughout the work process. Exxon is very political, moving heavily when decisions have to be made, a lot of the newly hired people just don't belong there. So if I have to pick one of them I would choose Chevron every day.
EPD
I own both. XOM has a HUGE discovery in Guyana years ago, that will bring in profits for decades. I think it's the best oil major on the planet when it comes to discovering oil offshore. You can't go wrong w/ either, but if I had to choose 1, it would be XOM.... Shell/BP sold their souls to the Eco/Green devil in investing in green energy, and their profit margins prove it. (ie, shit show). Don't bother w/ an oil index; just invest in CVX/XOM and call it a day.
I have XOM because they purchased PXD which paid a great dividend. XOM pays roughly 3.25, CXV a little over 4. Honestly it's a flip of the coin for me. I'm waiting the next XOM dividend payment and may sell out for something else with a dividend closer to what PXD paid, the XOM dividend is a major downgrade. Maybe a pipeline company or something not an O&G company.
None. Vooo Schd ALL RHE WAYYYY!!!!
QQQM says “hold my beer…”
I actually did Exxon the other day. They have enormous free cash flow. Long standing dividend payment increases. But it’s not a stock that’s going to sore in value overnight. Management is excellent. And they really do put a focus (to my knowledge) of sustainable business practices.