🛢️ The Hidden Truth About Your "Safe" Investments

Ever wonder why your money feels like it's stuck in place, despite playing by all the investment rules?

I'm here to tell you something Wall Street hopes you never figure out.

It's all about T-bills, money-market accounts, municipal debt — the supposedly "risk-free" investment that's leaving many of you in the dust while others are quietly amassing piles of cash.

The Stagnation of "Safe" Investments

Ask most investors where real wealth comes from, and they’ll tell you it's not from stacking up government securities. Treasury bills might give you a sense of security, but what they offer in return is nothing short of disappointing.

Right now, T-bills yield 4.70%, but after you strip away inflation, which has been chugging along at 3.5%, you're left with a real growth rate of just 1.2%. That means your $100,000 isn't growing into much more than $101,200 in real terms over a year.

Now, contrast that with alternative assets like energy bonds with 10-12% returns. These products are sprinting past with real returns of 6.5%. Invest that same $100,000 here, and you're looking at $106,500 at the end of the year. That's the power of investing in assets that actually produce something tangible.

The Long-term Impact

Let's stretch this out over five years to see just how wide the gap becomes. Your $100,000 in T-bills would grow to a measly $106,100, but with energy bonds, you'd be sitting pretty with $137,000.

That's a $30,900 difference, which could be the key to funding a college education, buying a home, or kickstarting your next business venture.

Why Wall Street Keeps Quiet

The financial gurus on Wall Street love to preach the gospel of safety, but here's the kicker: playing it too safe might just be the riskiest game of all.

They won't tell you this because there's no profit in admitting that the so-called safe havens they promote are actually stunting your financial growth.

Our energy bonds, however, offer something different. They promise 10-12% annual returns, not just on paper but backed by the real oil and gas assets in Oklahoma. Unlike T-bills, this isn't just a promise; it's backed by the physical extraction of resources, creating real, monthly value.

The Power of Hydrocarbons

Energy isn't just another sector; it's the lifeblood of our civilization. Every light switch flipped, every car driven, every factory humming - all of it requires energy. And those who control the supply are in a unique position to not just earn, but to build lasting wealth.

Here's the deal: while everyone else is distracted by Wall Street's shiny new toys, the smart money is quietly moving into energy. Because when you invest in energy, you're not just investing in a company; you're investing in the very foundation of modern life.

Remember, in the world of investments, sometimes the biggest risk is not taking enough risk. It's time to rethink what "safe" really means for your financial future.

Thanks for reading today’s Oil Patch!

Stay oily, my friend…and BE GREAT.

—Adam Oxsen

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