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Q: In response to a question from Pat, you suggested a 10% to 12% weighting in the oil/gas sector instead of the 16.44% in the TSX. If I didn't want to buy individual companies for oil/gas, what ETF/ETFs would you suggest to make up the 10% to 12%? If more than one ETF, what percentage would you have in each?
Asked by Larry M. on February 23, 2026
5i Research Answer:

We would be fine with one energy ETF for general Canadian exposure, and XEG would be our preferred choice. 

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