Investment Q&A

Q: Hi there, thanks for your answer regarding WGX. Follow up;

Are the shares currently trading at a fair price, cheap, etc? Can you provide ratios to support your views?

Your thoughts on not hedging at this point?

Your thoughts on current management/board?

Could WGX be a takeover target itself here?

Any two/three company ideas as to who would benefit taking them over?

Is the momentum for gold strong enough to break through $3K? Or could it fall sharply next week based on the US election results, your thoughts would be appreciated?

Thanks!

Q: Record(?) or near-record free cash flow of $760M, $2B in additional buybacks announced. Bought back ~$750M of stock since Feb 2024 (~2% of shares outstanding). Gold currently ~$300/oz higher than their average selling price in Q3 of $2518. Surely slightly higher costs aren't that important in the context of the gold price being so strong and the large buybacks.

The old adage is to date the mining companies and marry the royalty companies. Is now a good entry to start dating Newmont?

Q: Do you have any info on todays sudden pull back of 8.50 Are there any fundamental reasons to cause concern?

Q: What is your opinion on the gold sector over the next 12 months? Would you be a buyer now (why/why not?). If a buyer, which companies (or ETFs) are your favourites?

Q: Your thoughts on earnings please.

Do you have a preference for holding this in CAD vs USD?

Which would do better in a market 'event' in which investors rush to buy USD for safety. Would the CAD shares do better on a relative basis to the USD shares?

Thanks!T

Q: What are analyst expectations for their earnings this week? Thanks.

Q: Is there an opportunity to start a position at these levels? Gold has been strong for ~6 months and the share price on Newmont has been very weak considering that. I know they made an acquisition of Newcrest last year, was there an issue with that acquisition or is there something else at play keeping shares weak?

Given the notable monthly and quarterly closing price of gold last week, it seems like Newmont shares have solid potential upside from here. If you aren't keen on NEM, is AEM the preferred alternative or is there another gold miner you like?

Thanks!

Q: Hello. As between Newmont and Barrick, which would you rather own and why? What would be a good entry point for your pick? Thanks!

Q: Hi there, can you comment on the merits of KRR's news today?

Can you add any further information on Ramelius, its size, quality of assets, financials, etc?

Would this be a good fit for KRR scaling up, if it happens?

Any other rumors/speculation out there of someone else jumping in for KRR or other possibilities you feel would be better for KRR, your thoughts would be appreciated?

Thanks!

Q: This is a company you have recommended in the past. I see now you feel it is a sell. Is there no chance for a turn around if one is a patient investor or is it at risk now of going out of business? If you can please describe what is happening with this company and their plans it would be most appreciated. Thank you!

Q: Hi 5i,

Thoughts on NEM looks like a dividend cut and pretty big sell-off. I this one a sell now?

Q: Hi, can you recommend 2 US and 2 CDN metal stocks for a long term hold to total a 8% total position in metals? I'm ok with medium risk. If you have other choices besides the ones I've mentioned (CMC, FCX,CCO, RS, STLD, AMR) please suggest them.

Q: As the FED has signaled up to 3 rate cuts in 2024 do you recommend having 5% exposure to gold stocks? If so, would companies KGC, GOLD, or OR be ones to add to a portfolio? Thanks!

Q: Thanks for answereing my question on AEM. I share your negativity towards this report.

Do you still like gold representation in the portfolio given whats happening to interest rates, the US $ etc.

If yes, what would you replace AEM with in the portfolio. My intent will be to sell it today.

Thanks


Sheldon

Q: I have been able to top up my TFSA accounts and now find I am sitting on about 40K in USD. I am looking for growth, preferably with a dividend, in a well managed and reliable company, or companies. I'm overweight in Tech & Utilities, OK in Finance, low in Energy, underweight in Industrial. A quick look at the US sectors has given me the feeling that now isn't the time to start with Staples, Health Care or Utilities and that there seems to be caution with respect to Energy. Materials and possibly Industrials, which has puzzled me, as I would think China reopening and the US's infrastructure spending would have helped the last three sectors mentioned. I welcome your thoughts, and any suggestions, as they are usually very insightful!
Dawn

Q: What do you think about Newmount acquistion of Newcrest Mining? If Newmount a good buy at this level?

Q: Currently reviewing my precious metals exposure. In my royalty companies I have a full position in FNV and MMX. Would you hold MMX with the pending purchase by TFPM or would you sell and buy WPM at this time? In my gold miners, I have half positions in VGCX and NEM (position resulted from the Goldcorp merger), should either be sold and if so, would you purchase AEM? Any further thoughts on the precious metals exposure would be appreciated.

Q: Hello,
I am down in phys, aem, and sil but down the most in phys. can you recommend a proxy for tax loss harvesting to replace all 3 or should I sell phys and sil and replace with aem?
thanks

Q: Given a competing offer will not be coming and it from my math it seems YRI current price is not really showing any discount (you can take a look) to the current offer, would you suggest its time to move on and look for a replacement. Any suggestions besides AEM/BTO for safer precious metals holdings who are paying a decent dividend.

Q: With 1,000 shares of Alexco I will wind up with 116 shares of Hecla. I'm inclined to just sell and take my losses since I have no other US stocks. Any suggestions??