Core Insights - The performance of oil and gas stocks and ETFs has been underwhelming compared to other energy sectors like nuclear, coal, solar, and hydrogen [1] - There is potential for a change in this trend, as oil and gas prices are currently low on futures exchanges [2] Price Movement Analysis - The US Oil ETF (NYSEARCA: USO) has not had two consecutive closes above the 50-day moving average (50-DMA) since the end of August, indicating a lack of sustained upward momentum [4][10] - A close above the 50-DMA is seen as a confirmation of buyer commitment, with two consecutive closes being a stronger indicator of a trend shift [5][6][11] Trading Strategy - Traders are advised to wait for two consecutive closes above the 50-DMA to confirm a bullish trend in oil [12] - Similarly, for natural gas, two consecutive closes above the 50-DMA are necessary to determine if it has bottomed out [13]