Q: If one was looking to start a position in a gold stock , not having any exposure to gold at this time, which ones in this list would you recommend and why?

Q: Given CIBC downgrade of LUG today do you see this as indicator that some of the bigger names in gold will consolidate for a while? Might it be time to adjust the mix of gold holdings?

Thank you for all your help,

Mike

Q: I currently own LUG and AGI, and am looking to add.

My reasoning follows. Both companies just announced stellar financial and production results. LUG's average 2024 sale price/oz was $2462, while AGI's was $2379. Given that gold is now trading above $2900 and providing it stays within +/- $100 for the entirety of 2025, cash flow at both companies is going to rise substantially.

Two questions:

1. Would you be comfortable adding to a position in these names at this time?

2. Do you have a preference between LUG and AGI?

Thanks as always for your expertise.