Investment Q&A

Q: While I loath owning material stocks given the geopolitical, operational and commodity price exposure, I see AEM on your portfolio has taken a beating and this might represent an entry point. Materials is a zero weighting in my portfolio at present. Time for a change of heart?

Q: I was given these recently as possible gold stock investments, I would only be investing a small amount into one or more of them and was wondering what you might be able to tell me about them. Also what are your views on what gold may do over the next year or two.

Q: I am looking to make an investment in a company that produces rare earth metals. What would you consider the best TSX listed companies in this sector. Do you think any potential trade conflict between Trump and China could have an effect on the rare earth metals market. Thanks

Q: VALE....this company is not coming up in the drop down.

Thoughts on this miner for 5+ year hold? What is current FCF, FPE and book value? What is the expected FCF and earnings growth? I currently have 2% materials weighting in my portfolio.

Q: I have no gold holdings now. What is the best way to start.

Q: WhaT do you think about Teck at these levels? Is it a good time to get in for a two year hold? Is there another company/etf you like better?

Q: GEO has been trending down the past couple of weeks. Do you see anything that would account for it? Does it still look ok as a buy considering smaller size and risk?

Q: On July 15/16 you responded to a question on what would be some good gold stocks to buy at the prices that existed then. You suggested AEM, RIC, MND, BTO, FNV, SMF for a variety of reasons depending on the company. Would these still be your choices today considering the change in gold prices and other factors. If changes should be made do you have any new suggestions. Thanks.

Q: I have been following this company for the last six months. I'm putting some faith in the fact that Keith Neumeyer (FR,FM) should know how to develop the assets. I like the fact that they picked up assets in a depressed market, and sell or strike production deal when the commodity is higher and sit on it in the meantime. However, like storage wars no one really knows what's behind garage door or in this case under the ground. To that end the press release of December 1st speaks to drilling results of the various projects being released in early 2017. My question is: do they not have an obligation to release material findings as soon as they have it? My other question is on the strong volume last Friday of 50 Million shares being traded, about 30x the average daily volume. Does that indicate anything? Would a large buyer normally average in?

Q: Hi 5i - what do you think of Tahoe Resources going forward? I see it had a 220 million dollar unusual expense last year that hurt it's numbers. Do you know what that was for?
Thanks and Merry Christmas to the 5i team!

Q: A few days ago it was announced that the go ahead for Argonaut Gold's San Antonio project had been declined by the authorities. According to one report this should not materially affect their production. Am just wondering what your feeling is about this event. Also do you have any other updates on the existing production and exploration potential of the company. The price has dropped substantially and I am considering buying more. Thanks.

Q: Comments Please

Q: Hi Team, I would appreciate any information you can provide on the continuing sharp decline in Arizona's share price and whether you feel the situation may improve in the near term.

Thank you, John

Q: Good Morning, I am thinking about these two companies for a trade. What are the analyst targets for them and what are your thoughts on both companies for 2017.
Thanks Steve

Q: Hello,Peter and your team
Kl dropped a lot with huge volume,do you know why? Do you think it's a good time to buy?
Thank you so much and wish you have a wonderful holiday!
Yingzi

Q: While I am not thinking of jumping into gold stocks (I have already been there and in many ways still doing it with too many pm equities.).
I would like to know to start a list of what your favorite gold stocks are in order of preference, that are generating free cash flo and are trading below the current gold price.
Thank you.

Q: On a scale of 1-10, how strong would you consider AEM's and FNV's balance sheet? How were FNV's earnings in your view?

Q: Why is the stock halted ?

Q: What do you think of Premier Gold? The share price has declined a lot compared to other gold companies. Do you know why the downtrend since the summer?

Q: Hi Team,

Recognizing that CEF.A is about 60% gold and 40% silver, which do you prefer, 100% Central Fund splitting between Mint (MNT - gold) 60% and Mint (MNS - silver) 40% for bullion?

Thank you.

Michael