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Q: Looking for a CDN $ etf covering uranium - including physical commodity, miners, and companies involved in associated technologies. URA seems to fit the bill but is traded in US $. Is HURA the same -? Looking at both websites, I get the impression there may be differences but it's not completely clear. Can you confirm that it is or is very similar ? If not, do you still feel it would be a good choice or would you recommend another CDN $ traded ETF ?
Many thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on January 14, 2026
Q: Hi 5 i guys. Nice start to 2026!! I have a small position in Frontier Lithium that I bought back in the Lithium heydays about 3 or 4 years ago. Since it is a very small position in our portfolio and it is in a TFSA, so the tax loss would be of no use, I just kept it so we would have a little toe hold in the lithium sector. The last few days FL share price has been on a rip to the upside but I can't see any reason why. In the past few years I have not noticed a strong correlation between FL's share price and the price of lithium, which I attribute to the fact that FL is still just a proposed project so the current price of lithium does not effect earnings, because there are no earnings. Is there something on your radar that might give us long suffering FL share holders an idea as to why the shares are up sharply the past few days? Would you use this rip to the upside to get out of FL or should I wait to see if it keeps its upward momentum? It seems like someone (person or institution) is trying to get a position in FL, but it is above my pay grade to figure out why they want in on FL. Our only other position in the lithium sector is an equally small position in E3 in Alberta (It least on that one I got a double and sold half my position is what is left is the house's money!!
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 14, 2026
Q: Hello Team 5i & Everyone,

I came across this article over the weekend via a Lance Roberts’ “Real Investment Advice” website’s “Daily Market Commentary” post on it Jan. 7th.  The title is a bit meh, but the key detail to me I pulled from the article is that the Pentagon has elevated critical minerals to the same strategic priority tier as ammunition and fuel. The US already has access to enough oil elsewhere.

https://renegaderesources.pro/p/the-venezuelan-oil-narative-is-pure

Please share with other members if you feel it has enough truth to it.

Thank you & Happy New Year,

Sandra
Read Answer Asked by Sandra on January 12, 2026
Q: Let’s say you’ve done well on gold, with a combination of miner (AEM, WPM) and bullion exposure (PHYS).
You see that gold has had a “parabolic” rise as 5i mentioned in a recent response. But still believe in the story and want to retain gold exposure.
You’re comfortable with position sizing.
With where the market is today, would you do nothing (keep a roughly 50/50 miner/bullion split) or move to overweight bullion to lock in some gains (on the theory that miners are leveraged to the downside as well as upside so if gold drops the miners would drop harder)?
Read Answer Asked by Chris on January 12, 2026
Q: Hello, The Sprott Physical Silver Trust quotes in USD, but when you go to buy on the TSX it converts to CAD. If you don't have a USD account, then the order execution is in CAD funds, etc. Do you foresee this as an issue, or do you only recommend this fund if buying in USD. Is there a separation with the fund for USD and CAD denominated holdings. What is your recommendation on method to buy this fund. I did buy a position already in the CAD converted option.
Read Answer Asked by william on January 12, 2026
Q: Peter; Do you think the political risk (Trump) is already in Aris and other SA miners? Thanks.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on January 12, 2026
Q: Trading in the shares of BTO lately has been very contrary to the price of gold and on some heavy volume days. It seems to go down when the price of gold goes up and it was recently a top pick by a fairly reputable mining investor. They seem to have a good relationship with the Mali gov't, but do you think this trading pattern is a warning sign of some nefarious situation only a few know about?
Read Answer Asked by Kenneth on January 08, 2026
Q: I own the above two stocks and they are up quite a bit. They are taking a small hit lately due to new year index rebalancinng. I am a little concerned about SVM since the mine is in China and China has talked about restricting silver exports. What are your top three silver stocks at the moment and what do you think about the China risk for SVM.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 08, 2026
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