Public trading strategy
Oil surging on fresh US-Iran strikes — load up on energy stocks before pump pric
Thesis
Fresh U.S. military strikes on Iran are severely testing the Middle East's ceasefire, directly threatening the region's ability to export oil. When oil supply routes are put at risk, energy prices typically shoot higher as buyers scramble to secure reserves. This sudden geopolitical tension provides a strong short-term catalyst for oil stocks and energy funds.
Strategy approach
Build a rule-based strategy that enters long USO on the 4-hour (H4) timeframe. Entry: Price breaks above the upper Bollinger Band (20, 2), and the MACD line crosses above the signal line. Exit: Price closes below the 20-period moving average, or a 5% trailing stop is triggered.