TSE:XEG

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

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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) is acknowledged as a top choice for Canadian oil exposure, particularly in a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF). Experts note its potential for outright growth, contrasting it with ENCC which employs a covered call strategy that can stabilize income but limit upside. Many analysts advocate for temporary allocation in XEG while navigating market volatility, suggesting that further sell-offs might present better entry points. There is a general agreement that structural changes in Canadian oil policy are necessary for long-term benefits, yet the current conditions, especially with geopolitical tensions, may keep oil prices elevated in the near term, making energy investments attractive. Overall, the ETF's performance could lead to considerable returns, especially with expectations of a bull market in energy in the coming years.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 30/09. Up 38.67%.) Buy energy sector around the end of each year and hold through until 2nd week in June, which is when the CAPP conference is.
BUY
The ETF approach gives you low cost and diversity. The alternative would be to spread your bets around with some of the big producers.
COMMENT
Energy ETF.Relatively early cycle play when and if we get an upswing. Stimulus that is being thrown at the market and the economy should eventually help.
TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 16/08. Down 33% but up 44% if you sold in May as he suggested.) Energy sector is getting lined up for a classic seasonal move. Had first technical sign with gasoline breaking out. Horrible 4Q earnings are coming in the next couple of weeks, so wait until they are finished. Sell at the end of May.
BUY
Energy ETF. This gives you the safety of the index. A good time for taking a long-term point of view.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 16/08 to be Sold May 20/08. Up 40%.) Energy stocks go up from around the end of January through until the end of May.
BUY
Regardless of where the price of oil goes in the short-term, the longer-term demands from the emerging middle class will not go away in Asia, South America or Africa. Gives a wide range of excellent oil companies.
DON'T BUY
A strange ETF. Structure is not satisfactory. Have about 60 stocks with a lot of energy trusts, integrated producers, explorers and service companies. A hodgepodge. When you look inside, some will do better than others. The uptrend was recently violated. Topping out when crude is making new highs.
BUY
This is a good energy index. Invests in a basket of oil and gas companies.
COMMENT
There are several different ways to play the oil industry. In Canada there is the iUnits S7P/TSE Energy E.T.F. (XEG-T) and Claymore Oil Sands E.T.F. (CLO-T). The XEG will be much more gassy and CLO is more oil. There is also the U.S. Oil Fund E.T.F. (USO-A) for crude oil.
TOP PICK
Crude oil is going to come down and has support at the $86 level. Then there will be another run to take us into the summertime. Target of $115 oil in that time.
PAST TOP PICK
Period of seasonal strength from the end of November to the end of May. Average gain is 16.6 percent. Are holding on for a little longer, but also is looking for an exit point.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 17/06. Up 8.1%.) End of November to the end of May is the seasonal strength.
TOP PICK
In a trading range. Buys at around $70 and sells above $80. When it drops below $75, that’s an indication it is getting a bit oversold and he starts to get interested again.
TOP PICK
Energy starts to move higher around the end of November until the end of May. It looks like the seasonal factors might be coming in earlier than expected. Be prepared to enter in the next few weeks. Historically, this would have created a 16.2% return plus dividends.
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