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Q: sI’ve been heavily allocated to Canadian energy producers over the past year, primarily through ETFs and large-cap names.

What I haven’t seen yet is a meaningful breakout in the junior oil producer names (ie. leveraged to the price of oil) compared to what we saw with the juniors in the gold and silver market over the winter.

I’m interested in gaining exposure further down the market cap spectrum and would appreciate your perspective on where the best opportunities may lie in Canadian junior producers.

Specifically:
Which sub-$1 billion market cap Canadian oil producers do you see as most compelling today?

Are there particular companies you believe are attracting institutional interest or are positioned for a re-rating if oil prices are maintained or strengthened?

And more broadly, do you expect the juniors to lag this cycle, or is this simply a timing issue before capital rotates down the cap stack?

Any specific names or themes you’re watching in that segment would be greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Josh on March 23, 2026
Q: Would it be prudent to reduce energy exposure at this time? My wives RRIF account holds ARX, TOU, & FRU they represent 21.8% of the portfolio. My RRIF account holds ARX, TOU, HWX, PPL, OBE, & PD they represent 33.3 % of the portfolio, PPL alone is 15% of the total portfolio. I know I should reduce this exposure what would you suggest?
Read Answer Asked by lance on January 12, 2026
Q: In a response to Chris on February 27th, you indicated OBE was OK but you thought TVE was better. I am curious what brought you to that conclusion. Maybe I get too caught up in simple metrics. For example, OBE has a PE of 1.0 and a PB of 0.52 compared to TBE where the same ratios are 4.3 and 1.3. I realize it is not as simple as that. I hope you can educate me on how to dig deeper into your preference for TVE. Thanks again for helping the little person.
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on March 03, 2023
Q: I'm down 50%+ in these positions in a registered account with a 5-7 year time horizon. Which of these would you suggest I sell and which would you consider holds? Please offer better alternatives in the same sectors for the sells. thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 27, 2023
Q: What are your updated thoughts on OBE? I have a partial position and planned to increase to a full position until their news release today. In such a strong oil and gas environment, why does a company need to commit to an 11.95% interest rate on 5 year notes. Am I missing something, OBE scores well on a number of metrics that I monitor so I thought they would be able to negotiate a better interest rate.
Read Answer Asked by Brendon on July 27, 2022
Q: Your view on continuing to hold these stocks?
Read Answer Asked by Harold on January 22, 2019
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I am down a ton on bother of these. I do not need to liquidate but not sure what to do...hold or sell. Since they have both been hammered lately would it be better to wait for a rebound before selling? On the other hand do they have any longer term potential? Your thoughts please!
Thanks...your insights are always valuable as we retail investors navigate through tricky waters!
Dr.Ernest Rivait
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on June 20, 2017
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