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Q: My Materials sector needs to be increased to about 10% of portfolio - currently I have only 1.3% - all held in KL (underwater 15%).
I note you have ccl.b in the Balanced Portfolio but it does not seem to be in your recent recommendations for Materials ? ?
At the moment my shopping list looks like this:
LUN, IVN, ERO, NEO, NTR, RS, FCX, XGD ( Sell KL ??) , CCL.b ??
Would appreciate your assessment and comments and suggestions for alternatives. Dividend not necessary.
Use whatever number of question credits req'd. Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on January 19, 2021
Q: With copper prices moving higher and a good probability that demand will continue to increase due to economic recovery and possible infrastructure spending etc, what is the best way to position for an uptrending copper price? I think it makes sense to have a position in a mid or large cap producer for exposure. However, I'm also wondering if there are any companies on your radar that have "good" projects that are uneconomical at lower copper prices but could come online if we see copper above $4-$5. My understanding is that copper reserves are dwindling and demand could outpace supply into the near future or longer. So if we see new all time highs in the copper price, what companies could see the best returns in this scenario. I realize this situation has a few 'ifs' but would appreciate your insights. Thanks very much for your service.
Read Answer Asked by Dustin on December 07, 2020
Q: Hi 5i Team - For a long time the benefits of copper as an anti-microbial agent have been known but perhaps not widely. That recognition has been gaining steam as both public transportation systems and hospitals are considering using it in their touch surfaces and elsewhere. Although these innovations are on a small scale at this point, they will likely gain steam as the world seeks to find ways of reducing the transmission of viruses and also bacteria – any form of microbes. Obviously this is a very worthwhile goal! From an investment standpoint could you provide the names of two or three copper producers that you feel have the fundamentals to not only continue to produce copper at current levels but also might have the ability to increase their production. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on November 26, 2020
Q: can you please name a good copper etc and some companies thanks
Read Answer Asked by andre on May 22, 2020
Q: Hi Peter,
I hold a little bit IVN and currently under the water. Usually the season strength for metal is from January to April but stock keeps going down and no sign on turning around. Can you please comment your view on the stock? Would you hold or sell it at this level?

Thank you,
Shawn
Read Answer Asked by Shawn on January 30, 2020
Q: Hi 5i - With the mining industry starting to ramp up could you suggest a few CDN stocks that would also ramp up soon. Thx!
Read Answer Asked by DOUG on April 29, 2019
Q: Hi.

I want to invest in a Mining company that engages in copper mining as well as other minerals. I have been reading alot about the renewable energy market and I feel as though copper, aluminum, lithium, cobalt, as well as other minerals linked to renewable energy will be continuing to grow in demand. I know that as a commodity Copper is low right now. I was looking for a shorter term investment (1 to 3 years) as well as a longer term investment (5 to 10 years) in a good mining company that mines for minerals linked to renewable energy. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks

Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 07, 2018
Q: CITIC metals has agreed to take a 21% interest in IVN making this company the largest stock holder. Robert Friedland holds a similar position. What is the likely outcome of this investment in light of the DRC's contemplated legislation around increase in mining royalties. Will China's increasing influence in Africa have an impact?
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on June 22, 2018
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