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Investment Q&A

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Q: I have 5% weighting in the Materials sector between Russell Metals, Teck, and Rio.
Do you think I should drop any of these and if so which one(s).
And if so, should I replace with Goldcorp or Silver Wheaton or Quantum or any other that you may suggest.
Read Answer Asked by Deborah on January 08, 2015
Q: Some analyst are saying that gold and silver might preform better this year. I do not have any precious metals in my portfolio and was thinking of adding a silver or gold stock. I am looking at Eldorado gold, first majestic silver, fortuna silver and pan American silver. what are you thoughts? brenda
Read Answer Asked by brenda on January 08, 2015
Q: FCX, with a P/E of 10.8 and a dividend of 5.55% seems an obvious buy (all else remaining equal) though despite a relatively high payout ratio (84%). Would this be your favoured blue chip in this sector?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 07, 2015
Q: Hi folks,argonaut came out with production & guidance numbers today,Desjardins said they were disappointing.Can I get the experts opinion on ar/t,not very good at reading reports and ar/t used to have $700sh all in costs per ounce,have these risen to $1,200+/oz or did I read wrong.Stock sold off 10% but closed near flat at $2.55sh.Would u rate buy,hold or sell,thanks as always jb
Read Answer Asked by John on January 07, 2015
Q: Peter, just a comment
My very first question/comment 3 years ago (!)was about the treatment of Canadian companies in the USA and the multitude of pains they were going through to get permits. Would you believe that Romarco took 7 years to obtain all permits to end up being immediately challenged by the Sierra Club (last month). South Carolina is desperate to get jobs and the community is all behind Romarco. It will probably be another 6 months to get some resolution for a project that was costing gold extraction at $500 and is now still very much profitable, but at around $800 this time around.I own and like romarco a lot.
I have watched and invested often in other companies facing the same challenges... Augusta, Peeble creel.. and Invernia which went through hell for many years on all sorts of injunctions, it was incredible to follow what they went through. I understand their pain, and the need to sell ( i made my last purchase at .035 cents and sold at .7 ). I wish Australia and the USA would treat us the same way we seem to treat them.
Publish if you deem it interesting for the community. It is only a comment no more.
Read Answer Asked by claude on January 07, 2015
Q: You have not been asked about IVW for some time. It has done nothing for years and now at $0.05 it seems to be at a multi-year low. Provided it can survive until economies around the world begin to pick up, it may be a good "bottom fishing" opportunity. Do you have a current view on this Company?

Don
Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 07, 2015
Q: The gold sector is rallying hard for the last couple of days. Can you offer any comment why, and also AR seems to be outperforming the rest of the gold sector, any idea why?

Happy New Year
Darcy
Read Answer Asked by Darcy on January 06, 2015
Q: I know 5i isn't about the charts or predicting price movements, but the chart of Silver Wheaton SLW from April 2013 to today is shockingly symmetrical. I'm no expert on charts but one would think there's something meaningful in the pattern. The question is, "What happens to the pattern from here?" If the symmetry continues, and looking at a two year chart, the stock is setting up for huge burst to the upside. Any thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 06, 2015
Q: Yesterday there was an article in the National Post authored by Peter entitled Five New Things an Investor should try. In the article owning gold bullion was discussed as a hedge. I have several questions:
-Could silver bullion be substituted even though it is somewhat more volatile? If so could you also use a royalty streamer such as SLW be utilized?
-Instead of hedging with gold bullion could one use a streamer such as Franco Nevada?
- Finally do you believe gold has established bottom or do you believe that there is still sufficient risk to wait until a recovery is more certain? I've been waiting to buy for a number of months now as the price fluctuates between $1150 and $1240/oz.
Thanks
Mike
Thanks.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 04, 2015
Q: Hi folks. What are your thoughts on the risk reward of nevsun? Is this a buy at these prices or can it be bought at lower prices later next year? Do you think they can switch from mainly copper to zinc in the short term to increase their profits?
Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 02, 2015
Q: It's been about a year since your previous comment on this junior uranium stock. I bought when it was north of $12 so I've taken quite a hit. Would you recommend I continue to hold? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Victor on December 30, 2014
Q:
Can you give me your opinion on this stock and is there any explanation for the recent run up ? Thanks Clare.
Read Answer Asked by clara on December 30, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
Recently you had a link to Jim Richards spiel "The Death of Money", what is your take of what he said?
Read Answer Asked by kenneth on December 29, 2014
Q: I'm short some LT CLF.US puts, which means it'll cost me to close the position...

To me the crucial question is whether CLF is a low or high cost producer.. Oligopoly is inherently unstable.. Not unlike the current oil situation, some of the low cost producers may be trying to force out the high.. Given the recent drop in pellet prices is CLF a survivor??
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on December 25, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,
Can you please give me your opinion on endeavour silver. Besides SLW which silver stocks do you like? thanks Clare
Read Answer Asked by clara on December 24, 2014
Q: What do you think of GPR? Do you know how much it costs them to produce 1oz of silver? Do you think its a good buy? I'm looking for silver companies that have cash, no debt and are producing at a low cost. GPR seems like a good candidate. Do you have any other recommendations better than GPR? Thanks and Happy Holidays!
Read Answer Asked by Roy on December 24, 2014
Q: I am thinking of spending about one third of my port folio on 1OO ounces gold coins thanks team 5i
Read Answer Asked by don on December 24, 2014
Q: Hi, thanks for great advice
i am about to sell Yamana for tax loss selling but would like to retain some gold or gold stock, hope fully the best alternative to YRI and the best company and with best possibilities in this sector to weather any downturn and make best comeback whenever that happens,
Could you please advise what should be the safest, yet the best to buy in this sector
Thanks again
Read Answer Asked by lyle on December 23, 2014
Q: I have held a small position in this for the gold play which has not played out in 2014. Can I have your opinion as to whether I should sell for tax loss or hold
Thanks and look forward to your reply.
Read Answer Asked by Rick on December 23, 2014