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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG.TO)

26.70

-0.82 (2.98%)

as of Jul 27, 2026, 7:59:57 pm Market Open.

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Jul 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 9 opinions in the last 12 months.

The iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG) has emerged as a prominent choice for investors seeking Canadian oil exposure, particularly in tax-advantaged accounts like RRIFs. Experts highlight that XEG offers straightforward growth potential compared to ENCC, which employs a covered call strategy, providing income but capping upside. Diversification is a critical factor in the recommendations, with advocates suggesting that XEG can serve as a temporary holding while conducting further due diligence on specific energy stocks. Recent performance suggests a bullish outlook for energy, with XEG breaking out to new highs, driven by a favorable backdrop for oil and gas investments, despite potential market volatility due to geopolitical tensions. Many believe that, while the Canadian energy sector faces structural challenges, the long-term outlook for energy prices remains optimistic, potentially rewarding those who invest thoughtfully in XEG.

Consensus

Bullish

Valuation

Fair Value

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PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Oct 9/09, Down 5%) As long as global economy is soft, oil will be soft as well. It will come back but he doesn’t know when.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 15/09. Down 5.99%.) S&P/TSX energy. Still likes.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 15/09. Down 2.6%.) S&P/TSX Energy ETF. Sold half his position in January at about $19.

DON'T BUY

S&P/TSX energy ETF. Energy sector has lagged in the last little while. Crude prices have gone up quite a bit but stocks have not matched it.

TOP PICK

Thinks oil prices are going to improve and this ETF will improve.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Oct 15/09, Down 6.88%) Got into it a year ago. Took half of his position off in re-balancing. He still recommends it.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Oct 9/09, Down 1.4%) Still thinks the price of oil has a way to go. Could inch up again for the next little while.

COMMENT

Energy – oil and gas. Capital gains for tax purposes.

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BUY

A basket of the larger cap Canadian gold companies, which is a good area to look at.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 30/09. Up 42.5%.) Energy seasonality runs from February 25 to May 9 but last year was May 11 giving a return of 30%.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 15/09. Down 6.8%.) S&P/TSX Capped Energy. Sold off half his position in the beginning of January for profits. Wouldn't add to it right now.Good long-term hold.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 9/09. Up 3.36%.) S&P/TSX energy ETF. Still a buy.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 9/09. Down 2.6%.) Mostly oil but some gas as well. Oil prices continue to show some upward pressures.

TOP PICK

S&P/TSX Energy. Likes energy very much.

TOP PICK

Natural Gas and Oil. Demand is such that it has nowhere to go but up. His bias is always to minimize the risk with as broad a basket as possible, so prefers this over a pure Gas ETF, for example.

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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG.TO)