Should You Buy Vanguard Energy ETF or Chevron?

The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has materially disrupted global energy markets. Oil and natural gas prices have risen dramatically in a very short period. While price moves of this nature aren't actually unusual in the energy sector, they are still headline-grabbing events. And they can materially boost financial results for energy producers.Which is why Chevron's (NYSE: CVX) stock is up nearly 40% so far in 2026. Is it worth buying this industry giant, or would you be better off with a more diversified investment option like Vanguard Energy ETF (NYSEMKT: VDE)?Chevron is one of the world's largest energy companies, with assets across the entire energy value chain. That diversification helps to soften the peaks and valleys inherent to the commodity-driven energy business. On top of that, Chevron also has one of the strongest balance sheets among its closest peers, with a debt-to-equity ratio of roughly 0.25%. That would be low for any business, but it gives Chevron the ability to add leverage during industry downturns so it can support its business and dividend until oil prices recover.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool