When you examine the performance of Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) you need to keep two factors in mind. There's the stock price and a hefty dividend, which both have to be factored into your calculations. A look at how a $10,000 investment would have played out since July 1, 2022, provides a helpful illustration.

To get some numbers out as quickly as possible, a $10,000 investment in Pioneer made on July 1, 2022, would be worth roughly $10,800 today. For comparison, the same amount put into an S 500 index fund would be worth $11,700. These are stock-only returns, and they highlight something you have to consider when looking at an energy producer like Pioneer Natural Resources -- the impact of energy prices.

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