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Q: I am trying to figure out how to deal with precious metals holdings in our portfolios, which are mostly in registered accounts. We have held WPM (previously SLW) for quite a few years and I have watched it get to a + 60% profit and then erode back to what is now a -3% loss. FR was purchased a year and a half ago and is now at a loss of -53%. Our total allocation was about 5% but is now just over 2%. Should these be left 'forever' to rise and fall with the precious metal pricing and just be used to balance a weak equity market. Or, should they be traded at some point (question of course, as always, is "what point?" ). As our allocation now is half of what it was, should I be topping up to 5% again ? I just don't get how to handle this part of our portfolio and would appreciate any illumination you can shed ! Also, any suggestions as to whether I should stick with WPM and FR or make changes,( particularly with FR?). Thanks, as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on November 14, 2017
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I am holding two gold stocks, AEM and KL, and thinking to buy one silver stock.

In the past you did like FVI Funtuna Silver, do you still like it, or would you prefer WPM
Wheaton Precious Metal Group instead?

Thanks for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by Pui on August 28, 2017
Q: Has the objectives of Silver Wheaton changed since re-naming to Wheaton Precious Metals? And is it necessary to own both silver and gold from the perspective of a precious metals hedge against risk? I have WPM at a loss and considering selling for tax reasons, and deciding between a shift to SSO or topping up on FNV or AEM.
Read Answer Asked by Benjamin on August 03, 2017
Q: Team,
Just like your thoughts on the listed stocks and which you would add ( in some order of preference) to an existing portfolio skewed to secure dividends and modest growth with a target 7-8% combined dividend and growth. Conversely is any one a definite NO.
Thx
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 24, 2017
Q: Hi there. I'm heavily invested in financials,tech and industrials. So far so good. I don't have any defensive stocks such as gold and silver as I tend to be more of higher risk investors. What do you recommend as far as % of position in Gold/Silver sector? Do you recommend positions in this sector regardless of where the market is?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 23, 2017
Q: Hello team,

What are your favourite names for gold exposure (producers or royalties) that offer the least amount of balance sheet and political risk.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jason on February 03, 2017
Q: Hi Team,

I have a slightly overweight position in Franco Nevada, a half position in each of Agnico Eagle and Klondex, less than a half position in Silver Wheaton and bullion holdings including CEF.A.

I am trying to clean up a bit and am considering selling SLW and adding the proceeds to CEF.A, and selling KDX and adding the proceeds to AEM. I would be left with FNV, AEM and bullion as a result.

This would allow me to increase my weighting in bullion and reduce my weighting in bullion equities and move to full positions (or so) in the remaining holdings.

Do you have any feedback on this plan?

Thank you, Michael.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 30, 2016
Q: I have very little gold or silver or other precious metals stocks. Silver Wheaton seems a bit beat up. As I know you are good with a small amount of such holdings in a larger portfolio , would SLW be a good choice in your view? Or would you prefer AEM or some other stock at the moment? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by James on November 22, 2016
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