How to Profit from the Polar Vortex

Old Man Winter lands a punch... November 21, 2014 Archives | Unsubscribe     How to Profit from the Polar Vortex   Old Man Winter lands a punch... Time to buy gas Plus: More "lazy" stock advice   Greg Guenthner coming to you from Baltimore, MD... Greg Guenthner Right now, the city of Buffalo, NY is covered in five feet of snow, with maybe another three on the way. We're talking about eight feet of snow here. And it's not even Thanksgiving! Yeah, bad news for those poor folks. But good news for you. Because now that another harsh winter is upon us... you have a massive opportunity for quick double-digit gains... How? From buying natural gas. There's going to be a huge demand for it this winter. And according to its most recent forecast, the Energy Department predicts residential natural gas prices for November through February will rise 7% compared to the same period last year. I think it'll spike even higher. Meanwhile, natural gas storage is about 400 billion cubic feet lower than a year ago. Lower available supply and higher demand equals one thing - higher prices. I'll show you how to play this potentially blockbusting trade in a minute. And the best part? The upside on this trade is enormous...while the downside is minimal. I'll also explain why that is. Let's take a closer look at what's happening... Natural gas has been insanely cheap for years. We're producing more natural gas now than we have in my entire lifetime thanks to the bustling Bakken field in North Dakota. In fact, the United States just recently surpassed natural gas production levels from 1970. All-time highs are here, baby. Of course, this gas glut has also depressed prices. If you were in London, your natty bill would be 225% higher were it not for the glut of natural gas. Japan? Forget it. 400% higher... Don't believe me? Take a look: But we're headed for a spike in natural gas prices, especially if this winter is anything like the last. Remember last winter? Colder than average temperatures helped spike natural gas prices to $6.50 back in February (we're looking at prices close to $4.40 today). And it looks like this winter could bring more of the same. It's already pretty damn cold out there. This little record-breaking snowstorm in Buffalo is just the beginning. As Matt Rogers, a meteorologist at the Commodity Weather Group, which forecasts weather and heating demand for energy companies, says, "There's pretty good consensus for a cold winter overall." And that polar vortex from last year? Oh yeah, it's back in action again. And according to Accuweather, "The polar vortex, the culprit responsible for several days of below-zero temperatures last year, will slip down into the region from time to time, delivering blasts of arctic air." Only this time, it's early... It's already taking its toll on power suppliers. As the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports, "Electric customers in 13 states including Ohio on Tuesday set a record for November demand." Ohio and Pennsylvania area already urging folks to conserve gas and electricity. So it's only a matter of time before we see these cold temps spook the energy market. And it doesn't hurt that energy stocks are already beginning to pull themselves out of the gutter this week. In fact, the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE:XLE) was one of yesterday's best performers. It gained more than 1.25% as it continues to bounce off its October lows. Natural gas is next in line for a big pop. It's already broken out of its summer rut. A big, tradable spike is next. And it could be a doozy. So go ahead, venture outside and build a snowman if you live in one of the colder areas of the country. You'll have your huge natty gas gains waiting to keep you warm when you come back inside. One more thing before you go... I've got to admit, we're pretty lucky as Americans. You see, today's article highlights a potential uptrend in natural gas -- which is currently trading around $4.50 per MMbtu. With a cold winter bearing down on the U.S. we may see prices hit, say, $6. Years ago, however, the price to heat our homes may have been closer to $12 or $15 in these cold winter months. What happened? Well it's all part of an ongoing story in America, a rebirth of American energy! With more oil and gas coming from domestic sources the price of natural gas is very "user friendly". For a full story on where this money is flowing, and how you can "stake your claim" -- you'll want to see the full story here.         After 10 years of silence, one ex-banking insider is coming forward In a shocking twist, one ex-banker is revealing a little-known phenomenon similar to the one Wall Street titans have used to make billions. Nicknamed "Wall Street's Secret Almanac," his 15-page guide exploits what he sees as a government "screw-up" and tells you the exact day to buy stocks.   Next Buy Date: Nov. 30, 2014.   Click here for details.           Rude Numbers Targets, Predictions and Wild Guesses   4,701 is where the Nasdaq closed Thursday. The tech-heavy index led the averages with a 0.5% gain... $77 buys a barrel of crude today. Oil is rising this morning--it's up over a buck as I type... $1,202 is where you'll find gold futures today. The yellow metal continues its comeback move, hanging tight above $1,200 for the first time this month... $3.05 is the price of copper this morning. Dr. Copper is once again rallying after briefly falling below $3... 2,069 marks the spot for S&P futures this morning. Stocks are off to the races today...     Rude Trends When to Buy... When to Sell   "Amusing you say the run up in SunEdison was out of the blue," complains a reader. "How can you be a stock adviser and not have in depth information? I know everybody is lazy these days, but you would probably be more successful if you spend a couple of minutes researching your recommendations." Well, it was out of the blue. If people knew about the acquisition, shares wouldn't have popped more than 20% in one day. Oh, and if I did somehow get information on the acquisition ahead of time and acted on it, that would be insider trading... which is illegal. I don't feel like writing this note from prison every morning. I doubt the internet connection is very good there... [Ed. Note: Send your feedback here: rude@agorafinancial.com - and follow me on Twitter: @GregGuenthner]     Ignore At Your Own Peril Today's Must Read Links   Jim Rickards' Shocking New Forecast [must read] A Little-Known IPO Hint: How to Get In Before Stocks Go Public! 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