Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of OKE, versus QRE and LG.

FORBES: OKE Stock Sees Many Buyers

The report noted that among energy companies, QRE shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics.

FORBES: QRE's Strong Dividend History Helps Get It To The Top 10

Below is a long-term dividend history chart for QRE, which Dividend Channel stressed as being of key importance.

FORBES: QRE's Strong Dividend History Helps Get It To The Top 10

Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DGAS, versus CPK and QRE.

FORBES: DGAS Crosses Critical Technical Indicator

Other competitors in the energy sector include: QR Energy (QRE), Swift Energy Company (SFY), and Crimson Exploration (CXPO).

FORBES: Earnings Preview: Denbury Resources

Below is a long-term dividend history chart for QRE, which can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend with approx. 9.3% annualized yield is likely to continue.

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According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, QRE makes up 3.02% of the Global X Junior MLP ETF ( AMEX: MLPJ )which is trading lower by about 0.5% on the day Friday.

FORBES: QR Energy LP Shares Cross Above 200 DMA