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Q: Hi there, can you please provide your thoughts on KRR second quarter results released on Aug 10th?
Also, you stated on Aug 7th that KRR is cheap, can you please provide information and ratios why its cheap, after second quarter results?
In addition, can you please provide top five largest shareholders, insiders, as well as top five institutions holding KRR?
Have management and Board been buying KRR over the past twelve months, who are they?
Any additional thoughts on KRR/Gold would be greatly appreciated, looking twelve to eighteen months forward...thank.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on August 18, 2020
Q: I have a diversified equity portfolio (60 positions across most sectors, tilted towards higher quality equities, with overall ~5% gold equity allocation (XGD, FNV, AEM). I am interested in a single silver equity pick to comprise about 1% of overall equity portfolio. First, is this a reasonable plan in current investment environment? Second, which security would be a reasonable choice (based on investment newsletters I receive, I am considering one of SIL, PAAS, HL, or SLV; all NYSE). Feel free to suggest another security, if you favor another.
Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on August 18, 2020
Q: I have an open ended time frame and $1000 which I am looking to put into the Gold mining sector. I am especially interested in Yamana Gold, but am willing to take on a fair bit of risk on something that might prove especially profitable. Any suggestions? Any risks to look out for in the near future? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by William on August 18, 2020
Q: Why is there such a big % difference of these gold etfs? Is CGL paper gold risky to hold such as an oil commodity based resource etf?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on August 17, 2020
Q: Questions about gold exposure in resgistred accounts. Let’s i am
A) 65 yo, not needing money in 5 years
B) 35 yo long term investor with a good risk tolerance

For those two situation, could you tell me for each , how would you invest 5% portfolio allocation in gold ? ( from a junior mine, to a mature gold producer, to an etf, physical gold etc., pick is yours)
Read Answer Asked by Olivier on August 17, 2020
Q: Interested in you opinion of GR Silver Mining. I noticed insider buying and that Fortuna is an active purchaser of their stock. Small and not profitable as yet so I have a small position and but I am considering adding to it.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 12, 2020
Q: Hello 5i Team
Comparing gold sector ETF
In previous Q&A, you stated it is more preferable to purchase Gold Bullion ETF in US$ as the gold trades in US$ (June 30, 2020).
1 – Is it better to purchase Canadian dollar denominated gold miner ETF vs US dollar denominated gold miner ETF?
Comparing the Major gold miner ETF, please compare as follows:
2 - iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index (TSE:XGD) vs iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:RING);
3 – iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index (TSE:XGD) vs Sprott Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:SGDM); and
4 - Sprott Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:SGDM) vs iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:RING).
I searched the question database and there has been no questions for the two Sprott Gold miner ETF (NYSE:SGDM and NYSE:SGDJ) and for iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:RING).
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on August 12, 2020
Q: 2 questions - what's you outlook for gold / silver moving fwd after the blood bath today ? will the price recover or are we headed back down below $2000 or?- what's the general feeling amongst the gold bugs
- What is your top 3 stocks both in Canada + USA regardless of sector (I am a moderate risk investor. Deduct credits as you see fit

Thanks for your help its appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 12, 2020
Q: Hi,
As a South African, I have had an affinity for Gold and Gold stocks over the years. I knew about the Krugerrand when I was just a child, lol. However, I have to say that I have never really made money from holding onto gold stocks. I own KL, AGI and BTO and except for KL i am losing money on the other two. If I can’t make money in this environment of excessive money printing and low interest rates , I wonder when I ever can. Over the years, I have been disappointed with gold stocks, with a buying and hold strategy working in my disfavour and waiting 5 years to just then break even. I do have a diversified portfolio and thanks to 5 I for some of the great ideas. Your comments are appreciated?
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by ilie on August 12, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team, is gold still a viable hold now that Russia has announced a vaccine? I hold Kirkland Lake Gold and Franco-Nevada. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on August 12, 2020