12 Best Energy Stocks to Buy Now

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By Jim Woods

Co-author, Billion Dollar Green: Profit from the Eco Revolution

It's the lifeblood of industrial society and the master resource powering the 21st century. We're talking energy here, and in all of its various forms. Petroleum, shale oil, gasoline, natural gas, coal and even nuclear energy are employed by modern civilization to keep the world's engine humming. Fortunately, a keen sense of which companies are at the forefront of satiating society's energy appetite also represents a great way to keep your portfolio's engine humming.

So which energy stocks and ETFs are likely to power your portfolio toward high-octane profits? The following dozen picks, delivered by our OptionsZone experts, will provide you with a great platform for drilling down into the various ways to add juice to your investments.

So, fire up the engines -- and let's get energized with these 12 energy stocks and ETFs.

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