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Q: Hello, I never thought I would contemplate buying gold because I find difficult to figure out where it is headed in the future, but here I am. Gold has been going up a lot in the past year and I am wondering, what do you think would be the economic or political circumstances or scenarios under which gold would lose value in a substantial manner, say, 20%, by the end of 2025? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Martin on March 10, 2025
Q: Good day
At what price point would you say Alphabet, Oracle and PHYS.CA are screaming buys. If it is easier you can use the price of gold in US instead of PHYS. Your opinion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by jeffrey on March 03, 2025
Q: Hi,

1) Is there an advantage to holding PHYS:CA vs. PHYS:US? How do they stack up with currency fluctuations?

2) Is there any risk with PHYS:US trading on a US exchange if the US goes crazy about Canadians investing in the US? Would it be better to hold PHYS:CA?

Thanks for the help. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 27, 2025
Q: In your answer to a previous question you suggested Gold was a good place to protect from inflation and the general crazy going on with Trump and Tariffs.
Can you suggest an ETF. I really don’t want to hold producers
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on February 27, 2025
Q: I have a question about investing in physical gold. Can you please explain the differences between the MNT and PHYS? I noticed that MNT outperforms PHYS and it trades at a premium to NAV while PHYS trades at discount. The expense rates 0.35% vs. 0.41% seems to be close enough to justify the differences in performance and discount..?
Read Answer Asked by bernhard on February 05, 2025
Q: Can you provide cdn and us stocks/etfs that own physical gold and silver (not the miner) that has good liquidity. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by David on December 18, 2024
Q: Hi Team
If you want to invest in Physical Precious Metal ETF US & Can
Your best choices 3 ETS in Can & Us ?
Thanks
Best Regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on December 06, 2024
Q: For someone who wants physical exposure to gold, is it better to buy Sprott Physical Gold Trust or Sprott Physical Gold Trust Unit? I understand that the former trades on the TSX and the latter on the NYSE. What is your preference? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on October 24, 2024
Q: I have never invested in precious metals although I own Bit coin. Now I would like to invest and will appreciate your opinion! Solid silver, solid gold that I store, gold Eft's, gold stocks or................ ???
I would like know your opinion on this and also why you would advise this approach?
Thanks, James.
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on September 22, 2024
Q: If you were looking to put on a gold trade at this time, would PHYS .TO be a good choice
It is up 38% in the past 52 weeks.
Do you see a good risk/ reward upside, in gold at this time? Or is it too late ?
Would you suggest another stock or ETF for gold exposure instead of PHYS.TO?
Read Answer Asked by Indra on August 20, 2024
Q: Please suggest how I can invest in gold to diversify my portfolio. Currently I have 0 gold
Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 24, 2024
Q: Hi,
In a recent response, I don't think it is correct that PHYS gold is held outside Canada. According to the website it is held at the Royal Canadian Mint.
Thanks, Michael

Q: Do you have any preference between GLD & PHYS? Thanks.

Asked by Charles on June 10, 2024

5I RESEARCH ANSWER:

We (Peter) were involved in the initial set up of PHYS, and we believe it is better, because it holds its gold outside of Canada, units can be fully transferred into bullion (at minimum amounts) and it does not lend out its gold holdings as GLD is purported to do.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 10, 2024
Q: Following up on my recent question on gold bullions...
Which account type should I hold your recommended etfs (non-reg, tfsa, rrsp)?
Please take as many credits.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Ahmed on June 10, 2024
Q: I think this question has been asked. Instead of buying gold bullions, could you please recommend two or three etfs that are equivalent to buying bullions.
What are the differences, if any, between buying gold bullions and buying your recommended etfs?
What are your thoughts on buying gold now after the rally gold has already had so far?
Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Ahmed on June 10, 2024
Q: Hi,
A nice article on Gold in today's Globe and Mail. (April 10 2024).

Any thoughts on Gold ? Your opinions on the recommendations made in this article? At this particular time and cycle, what are your recommendations for the Gold sector.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on April 15, 2024
Q: Hi group please indicate in what order and at what entry price would you add to the above stocks. Only comment on the top 10 out of above list (i have a 100k to spend would you go all in now or wait until markets settle Thanks for your help with this decision
Read Answer Asked by Terence on September 28, 2023
Q: Peter; My 25 year old granddaughter is interested in buying gold- she’s a CA already and is now working in M&A with an accounting firm. Any suggestions as to how to “ buy” gold for her age and time frame would be appreciated. Thanks.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on August 03, 2023
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