Yes indeed, a whole lot less risk there. I still like to diversify and it seems quite evident the oil basin serving the middle east traverses into the area where AOIFF has 77 million acres of leases.
If you really want to step out for HUGE risk reward situation then purchase Marauder Resources with leases estimated at 60 billion barrels potential oil reserves and waiting for government approval. MESNF symbol MES Canadian Meanwhile the Lundin Group is involved.