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Q: Hello 5i Team
Comparing gold sector ETF
In previous Q&A, you stated it is more preferable to purchase Gold Bullion ETF in US$ as the gold trades in US$ (June 30, 2020).
1 – Is it better to purchase Canadian dollar denominated gold miner ETF vs US dollar denominated gold miner ETF?
Comparing the Major gold miner ETF, please compare as follows:
2 - iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index (TSE:XGD) vs iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:RING);
3 – iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index (TSE:XGD) vs Sprott Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:SGDM); and
4 - Sprott Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:SGDM) vs iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:RING).
I searched the question database and there has been no questions for the two Sprott Gold miner ETF (NYSE:SGDM and NYSE:SGDJ) and for iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:RING).
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on August 12, 2020
Q: 2 questions - what's you outlook for gold / silver moving fwd after the blood bath today ? will the price recover or are we headed back down below $2000 or?- what's the general feeling amongst the gold bugs
- What is your top 3 stocks both in Canada + USA regardless of sector (I am a moderate risk investor. Deduct credits as you see fit

Thanks for your help its appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 12, 2020
Q: Hi,
As a South African, I have had an affinity for Gold and Gold stocks over the years. I knew about the Krugerrand when I was just a child, lol. However, I have to say that I have never really made money from holding onto gold stocks. I own KL, AGI and BTO and except for KL i am losing money on the other two. If I can’t make money in this environment of excessive money printing and low interest rates , I wonder when I ever can. Over the years, I have been disappointed with gold stocks, with a buying and hold strategy working in my disfavour and waiting 5 years to just then break even. I do have a diversified portfolio and thanks to 5 I for some of the great ideas. Your comments are appreciated?
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by ilie on August 12, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team, is gold still a viable hold now that Russia has announced a vaccine? I hold Kirkland Lake Gold and Franco-Nevada. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on August 12, 2020
Q: SQM seems to be having environmental assessment problems. I believe the mine pumps up a lithium brine ground water. I think this water is allowed to evaporate in the desert sun to produce a lithium rich concentrate. Not sure if they inject water back into the ground to replace what has been taken out. That would add considerable expense to the whole operation. Do you feel SQM's mining operation is sustainable? The share price of SQM looks to be quite volatile over the past 10 years. I'm guessing demand is increasing slowly and the stock volatility has more to do with investor's short term passion followed by lack of passion for lithium. In addition I suppose SQM is a material's company so volatility comes with the territory. I remain undecided on the company and any thoughts you might have would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on August 10, 2020
Q: Both are going thru the roof but the last 2 or 3 days the stocks are not
following up in fact today are declining.
I notice a couple of sellers dumping pretty good
Can you explain whats happening?
Thanks
Peter

Read Answer Asked by peter on August 07, 2020
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