Author Bio Matthew is a senior energy and materials specialist with The Motley Fool. He graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Biblical Studies and a Masters of Business Administration. You can follow him on Twitter for the latest news and analysis of the energy and materials industries: Follow @matthewdilallo Stock market crashes can be brutal for investors. Share prices seem to fall off a cliff, with no bottom in sight. While no stocks are immune to these events, some stock market sectors hold up better than others. Here's a look at whether energy stocks are safe stocks to hold during a stock market crash.