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I've been involved in investing in oil for a while, and honestly, there are more options than I thought. At first, I didn't even know how to buy oil, but it turns out you have everything from CFDs to futures, depending on how complicated you want to get.
Oil volatility is crazy, huh? A conflict in the Middle East or a decision by OPEC+ and the price moves 10% in a day. That's what attracts many, but it's also what scares them. I prefer Brent because it reacts more to geopolitical crises, but WTI is more sensitive to US data, so it depends on your strategy.
Regarding platforms, I've tried several. Mitrade was good to start with because you can enter with $20 and no commissions, only spreads. eToro has its thing with copy trading if you want to copy other traders. If you already have money and experience, Interactive Brokers or Admiral Markets (if you use MetaTrader) are more serious.
For beginners, I would say start with CFDs or ETFs using little money. Oil remains a strategic asset, so I don't think it will disappear, but it is volatile. If you really want to learn how to buy oil without huge risks, start small and keep testing.