Chapter 17

Energy IPOs

Over the years, some of the best-performing initial public offerings (IPOs) have been in the energy sector. With high oil prices, these companies have shown strong margins and growth rates. Here are some top performers:

Company Date of IPO Return
Hornbeck Offshore Services March 2004 220%
EV Energy Partners LP October 2006 224%
Continental Resources May 2007 545%
Concho Resources July 2007 730%

Before investing in an energy IPO, it is a good idea to understand the main categories in the industry. Here’s a look.

Crude Oil

Crude oil is at the source of some of the world’s largest corporations, such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Royal Dutch Shell. In fact, many of the majors are state-owned operations, such ...

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