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Q: Hi Peter and Team,

I've acquired Goldcorp, Franco-Nevada and Silver Wheaton in roughly equal proportions over the last 18 months or so. G is up 3.1%, SLW is up 18.2% and FNV is up 35.9%. I was thinking of selling G and splitting the proceeds equally between FNV and SLW since they seem to perform better. I realize G is an operating company and the two others are royalty streamers. Do you think I am better holding all three or focusing only on SLW and FNV? Taxes are not a consideration if I sell G. FNV and SLW would represent ~4% each in my portfolio (which is fine with me) if I make the switch. I realize I'd be giving up on some dividend yield if I sell G, but perhaps the dividend is not that safe anyway. Any thoughts you have would be appreciated.

Many thanks. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 23, 2015
Q: Could you please give me your opinion on this company. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Anne on February 23, 2015
Q: Hi Team,
Can you please provide your thoughts on Altius and their recent announcement selling their equity shares in Virginia? I believe they are focusing on debt reduction with a plan to issue a dividend down the road. I have a position in my RRSP and would like to add a bit more with this recent pullback.

Thank you,
Erick
Read Answer Asked by ERICK on February 22, 2015
Q: Good day. My question is with regards to LSG. In the past this company had struggled given the cash demands of the massive infrastructure costs they encountered developing the Timmins West complex. This resulted in poor operating results and a share price that declined from $4.00 to 1.10 today. In fact it was down as far as .32. They have turned the corner and moving forward they are guiding 180,000 of production annually at an all in cost of $900.00 Canadian giving them a profit of say $500.00 per ounce so everything being equal 90M bottom line which would translate into a 5 to 7 forward PE. A cash machine so to speak. That said they are currently doing a significant amount of work on the exploration side which they had lacked given the financial situation in the past. They have defined very interesting areas and it would not be surprising for them to add 1M OZ. to reserves in the next 3 to 6 months. In the event that this would happen my question is how would this effect the NPV and the share price given the aforementioned operating metrics?

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by roland on February 22, 2015
Q: I sold my Barrick yesterday after owning it for almost 20 years. Not because I thought the price would drop, but because I just couldn't stand the pain (and mismanagement) any longer! I'd like to replace it with another gold stock (just for diversification). I know you like Goldcorp but I find AEM interesting and like the idea of it seemingly having much lower geo risk than G given the locations of its mines. Does your preference for G already factor in such risks? Or do you think the risks are overblown? Your comments appreciated!
Read Answer Asked by James on February 22, 2015
Q: Your opinion on MKN.TO I realize it is hi-risk
but could this co. hold some potential?
Thank you for your opinion.

Jack
Read Answer Asked by Jack on February 22, 2015
Q: Dear Sirs,

I am looking for your opinion on ANV and the odds of a restructuring happening in the next month or so - noting how their FX swap has moved against them in additon to having an impaired balance sheet, could equity holders be out of luck?

thanks
Brad



Read Answer Asked by Brad on February 20, 2015
Q: Please comment on the quarterly results released today. I hold a 2% position, and am considering adding to this sector. Would Goldcorp remain your first choice?
Read Answer Asked by gordon on February 19, 2015
Q: A while back I added Timmins to my portfolio, I didn't have any gold exposure, and it was doing well up until the recent merger with Newstrike Capital. I went from up about 20% to even money....what is your opinion of the merger...should I hold or get out?
Read Answer Asked by Edward on February 19, 2015
Q: Please comment on eps and cfps reported today. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by george on February 18, 2015
Q: Could you please comment on 2014 results and possibly elaborate a bit on the non- cash charges they list. I've owned this stock for some time and still think it will pay off some time in the future. What do you think? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on February 18, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on ABM with the recent release of the PEA? The stock jumped almost 25 % Friday on the news. I have averaged down over the past few months but am debating whether to add further to my position. Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 17, 2015
Q: Hi Peter:
what is your opinion on REE (Rare Element Resources - US) as well as the Rare Earth Sector ?

Al
Read Answer Asked by Al on February 17, 2015
Q: Still positive on AVL? I have a small position.
Thanks for the service.
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on February 17, 2015
Q: Hi Team

Gold has been stable and up a little. Many gold stocks have responded well but not Kinross. Du you see continuing weakness in Kinross while the sector as a whole improves?

Thanks for your comments.

don
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 17, 2015
Q: AVL has been recovering on high volume. Has there been any significant development that would indicate a sustainable turnaround?
Appreciate your valuable service. Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 17, 2015
Q: Can you give your opinion go Scorpio? Is it going to survive?
Read Answer Asked by Craig on February 12, 2015
Q: Could you please comment on their recent update. I was surprised to see the stock lift over 5% today with their results and with the possibility mentioned of a dividend cut. I understand low oil and Can $ is helping, but is this enough to offset other issues ? I have a small (1.3%) position (smaller now at a 50% loss than it was !) and am trying to decide if there is likely to be much upside in the next year or so. If not, then it may be one I should sell, as I am in the process of trying to reduce the overly large number of equities that I hold. Your comments, as always, would be most helpful.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on February 12, 2015
Q: Good Morning
I would like to have a small position in gold and precious metals in my grandchildren's RESP. Would BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF - ZGD be suitable? Do you have any other suggestions?
Thanks
David
Read Answer Asked by David on February 12, 2015
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