How to invest in gas in Australia

Natural gas has been a reliable source of energy since the mid-19th century and currently makes up around 26% of Australia's annual electricity production¹.

Australia is also one of the world's largest liquid natural gas producers (LNG).

Gas has also become a widely-traded commodity due to its abundance and usage.

1. Invest in gas ETFs

Gas ETFs are one of the easiest ways to get exposure to the natural gas sector.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are traded like regular stocks, but track the performance of a basket of stocks or assets instead of a single company.

You can invest in gas ETFs by creating an account with a share trading platform.

There are no longer any gas-specific ETFs on the ASX, but there are several ETFs that track the performance of energy companies, including gas companies.

2. Buy shares in gas companies

Another popular way to invest in the gas industry is by buying shares in publicly-traded gas companies.

While gas companies may benefit from increasing gas prices, their stock price will be influenced by a variety of other factors including the company performance, the wider economic situation and general stock market trends and volatility.

In order to buy gas stocks, you'll need to sign up with a share trading platform.

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3. Trade gas futures

Futures trading is a form of investing that lets you speculate on the future price of a certain asset, such as gas.

When you buy a gas futures contract, you're betting on either the price of gas going up or down over a certain period of time.

In Australia, one of the most common methods for trading gas and other commodity futures is through CFD brokers.

When trading gas CFDs, you don't actually own the underlying asset, but can potentially make money if you can correctly predict where the price of gas goes.

However, it's worth keeping in mind that futures trading (and specifically CFD trading) is an advanced form of investing and only suited to experienced traders.

Some of the most commonly traded gas-related commodities in the futures markets include liquid natural gas, low sulphur gasoline and regular gasoline.

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4. Invest in MLPs

Another way to invest in gas is by buying stocks in Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). MLPs are a type of company that generally operate in the natural resources sector.

MLPs are structured to offer certain tax advantages that mean profits are only taxed when they are distributed to the general and limited partners of a company.

This type of set-up is appealing to some investors, as MLP returns are not taxed in the same way as dividend-paying shares.

MLPs also tend to be seen as a lower risk, but longer term, investment option.

There are some risks that come with MLPs however, including demand, market volatility and the fluctuation of prices, as well as new legislation, environmental disasters/hazards and political and social shifts.

Is gas a safe investment?

The world relies on gas for energy, and its abundance makes it a quite a reliable commodity on the stock market.

However, the market is never completely safe, and gas is no exception:

• Pipeline incidents: A risk for the environment as well as your profits, a burst pipeline can have disastrous effects on both your investments and the ecosystem at large.
• Dividend cuts: Gas companies often distribute dividends to shareholders, which allows their investments to make a regular income. If a company cannot make enough money however, dividends can be cut. This can lead to stock prices plummeting.
• Price volatility: Prices for gas have fluctuated violently over the years, usually as a result of shifts in supply. Gas is also seasonal, with people using more during the winter, which can also affect prices.

Frequently asked questions

• How much is gas worth?

  The price of natural gas fluctuates regularly. It reached its highest price in the middle of 2022 but has dropped since then.

• How is gas found?

  Gas is found in rock formations deep underground. Once an area has been scouted for natural gas, a drill is set up to begin extraction. Often gas is extracted from the same source as crude oil, although using a different process.

  The world's largest gas-producing nations include the USA, Russia, Iran and Qatar.

• Is it good to invest in gas?

  Gas is a popular investment commodity due to its volatility. However, it's volatility also makes it a risky investment, especially for inexperienced traders.

  It also offers a way for investors to diversify their portfolios.

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