Heightened geopolitical tensions have triggered volatility in crude oil prices, but one strategist is looking keenly for opportunities in the energy sector.
Stephen Ellis, energy and utilities strategist at Morningstar, said oil market volatility does present challenges and urged investors to be patient, which "regularly pays off within energy."
Brent crude oil prices were trading around $86.50 on Apr.
'Quality' names within energy Ellis said he searches for quality names when selecting stocks in the energy space.
"All of these are 'moaty' firms that have some upside to our fair value estimates, even in a period of high oil prices," Ellis explained.
Persons:
Stephen Ellis, Ellis, Morningstar, SLB Morningstar, It's
Organizations:
Morningstar, CNBC Pro, TC Energy, APA Corp, ExxonMobil, Schlumberger
Locations:
Brent, Suriname