Investment Q&A

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: Please comment on the SBB takeover by BTO. The large sell off implies the market did not like the deal. Is this a good long term deal that will provide value to BTO or did they over pay. Perhaps investors are expecting that there are hidden issues with the mine and that BTO will end up spending more to develop the permitted mine. Thanks.

Q: In the gold sector what stocks would you recommend in the small to mid cap size over medium to long range?. Same question for copper?
Thank you

Q: if you had to pick only one small cap to mid cap gold and copper company for growth, for the next 6-12 months which would they be.dave

Q: There are few questions being asked on these two gold miners. Can you provide a brief critique on both? As well, if you were to invest in both companies with a three year time spam, which one would likely give you a higher combined yield (dividend+ growth) over that period. Thanks.

Q: I'm interested in re-entering the gold mining market with central banks around the world are starting to increase their gold reserves. I used own these three names - YRI, BTO, and FNV - in the past. I'm surprised that all three are now dividend payers!

Would you be interested in these three names again at this juncture? Kindly rank them in the order of preference and also please add if there are other gold miner names that I should consider (regardless of yield).

Thanks.

Q: Looking for a process to calculate the geopolitical risk discount on these two as I am considering consolidating into one.

Q: Is today's nearly 10% drop more of Aura's usual occasionally horrific volatility or is this something to worry about? How would you rank Ora, Bto, and Lun for growth potential and dividend reliability?
Many thanks!

Q: Not sure if my first Q from Friday went through?

Thoughts on Dynacor Gold? I also hold B2 Gold. Would half position in each be good, do you recommend a better gold holding for dividend on the metal, not more than 5% of my portofio.

Q: Considering a tax loss sale of mmx, ecn and well. Looking for suggestions of proxies. Would bto work for mmx? For other two would waiting 30 days work any better than a proxy?

Q: I'm considering taking tax losses. Which of these would you consider moving on from or selling and getting back into at a later date.

I'm an income investor with a long term horizon and have apparently have passed the iron gut test.

Q: Could you give your thoughts on BTO:CA
Should I hold or move on.
Jim.

Q: I am down significantly in these stocks. Are any of these outright sell or add to average down. I am not panicking yet and ok to hold for some time. Your opinion please. Thanks

Q: I am looking for some suggetions for smaller cap gold stocks or an ETF for jr. gold.
Thanks

Q: On March 11, in response to Norm's question regarding B2 Gold, you wrote, "BTO's profit margins for 2020 were 35% and its year-over-year revenue growth was 55%. For 2021, its revenue declined by 1.5% and profit margins fell to 24%." I need your help to understand the profit margin numbers. For instance, B2's AISC for 2021 was around $900 while they sold the mined gold for around $1800. Wouldn't the margin then be 100%? What I am missing here?

Also, you wrote, "It has improved on its balance sheet since 2020." The company is debt-free. Is that what you were referring to or something else? Please explain.

You have stated previously that the stock is cheap, and it pays a very healthy dividend. It is about 50 cents lower per share than its March 2020 share price while the price of gold is substantially higher. Do you attribute that to people shying away from the location of B2's mines?

There's a few questions in there.

Thank you as always for your service.

Q: Hello....A couple of years ago when gold was in the $2K range, BTO traded around $9. Now gold has returned to that range and yet BTO who continuously report sky high profits, stays in the $5-$6 range. Can you give me your thoughts on this....Thanks

Q: I'm loaded up on AEM and am looking at adding to other positions. I've got BTO, GCM, OR and MMX and thinking to add to BTO or GCM as I like the P/E's and yield.

How do you rate these? Are there any others to consider?

*I may have accidentally submitted this question before finishing writing it?

Thanks!

Q: Gold seems to be perking up, though perhaps just temporarily due to the current politcal and economic uncertainties. What are your thoughts on the sector? How would you rate FNV and BTO? Are there other companies in the sector you would prefer? Thanks.

Q: As already mentioned by Marvin,I also would like to complement 5I on the introductory to all pages with " one of the hardest thi ngs" Thanks Larry Also my question is I am down 11% with BTO thinking 5$was a decent entry point for gold exsposure. Would you consider a swap to AEM a good move?Tks.Larry

Q: What are your top 3 dividend paying larger cap gold companies and mid-cap companies as many have great yields now and considering adding to a safer dvd generating portfolio for yield and insurance.

Also, any silver companies that pay high dividends worth looking at?