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The Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz transit 17% of global oil supply, making the region critical for energy markets. Iran’s oil exports, approximately 1.5 million barrels per day, remain vulnerable to potential disruptions. While OPEC+ has managed supply in recent years, free passage through the Strait is essential. Westwood’s Energy & Infrastructure team will continue to provide updates on how tensions in the Middle East may impact global oil markets. #MiddleEast #StraitofHormuz #OilPrices #EnergyInvesting

September brought modest gains for midstream indices, with the Alerian Midstream Energy Index up 0.6% and the Alerian MLP Index down 0.3%. What’s notable is how these results contrast with a broader decline in commodity ETFs — the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund was down 3% and the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF was down 5%. Watch our September Energy Update for more: https://lnkd.in/gFXK-iUJ. #EnergyInvesting #Midstream #Commodities

We are excited to announce that Westwood has entered a joint venture partnership with exchange-traded-fund ("ETF") industry leader Ben Fulton to expand Westwood's existing ETF platform to include new, highly innovative strategies developed under a new stand-alone entity called WEBs Investments Inc. ("WEBs"), which stands for "Westwood Engineered Beta." Learn more here: https://bit.ly/40FxI43

Confused about Medigap? Discover how these supplemental plans can fill the gaps in your Medicare coverage and help you stay protected. Dive into our latest Wealth Insight to learn about the different plans and benefits: https://bit.ly/3ND1w9t #Medigap #Medicare #Insurance

Daniel Clifton from Strategas Securities shared insights on the political landscape and market implications of the 2024 elections in Dallas and Houston last week.

Did you miss it? Check out our latest Basis Points. Subscribe and get weekly market commentary delivered straight to your inbox. Click on the image below to read our latest. #Equity #NASDAQ #Oil

Watch the preview as Greg Reid, President of Real Assets, gives an update on the energy infrastructure performance. See the full video here: https://bit.ly/3NwUeUE #energy #midstream #mlp

Rick Cortez, CIMA and CEO of Broadmark Asset Management, gives us an update on the Westwood Broadmark Tactical Growth Strategy. Preview below, and watch more here: https://bit.ly/3Nvk3EE #investing #moneymanagement #stocks #ai

Westwood’s Adrian Helfert enjoyed giving a market update earlier this month! David Friedman and Christopher J. Doran, CETF joined him in Atlantic City. #roadwarrior

New data from the EIA revealed a record-high electric utility gas demand of 49 Bcf/d in July, marking a significant milestone for the energy sector. Over the past decade, gas demand has grown at an average 5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Westwood’s Energy & Real Assets Team is closely monitoring these trends and their impact on energy infrastructure. As demand continues to rise, we remain committed to identifying potential opportunities for our clients in this space. #Energy #Infrastructure #Investment