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Q: While my question involves SBB, it is really more of a general interest question. On Friday Dec. 18, SBB traded over 22 million shares and 20 million of those shares were traded in the last 15 minutes of trading. The 50-day average volume is 764K.

So I went looking for an answer to this anomalous trading and found the following on Sabina's website:

"Sabina is pleased to announce that effective at market close on December 18, 2020, the Company will be added to the GDXJ.

Qualifying for addition to the GDXJ is another benchmark of how Sabina’s successes have translated into share performance and liquidity. Inclusion on this index provides an increased level of validation of the Company to a broader base of institutional investors, bringing additional trading flexibility and value to our Company.

The index initial position in Sabina is estimated at approximately 17M shares."

Clearly, Friday's sky-high volume and SBB's inclusion in GDXJ are related. However, SBB's announcement states it only becomes part of GDXJ AFTER the market closed on Friday. Can you help me to understand how so much trading occurred BEFORE market closing on Friday? Who is coughing up 20 million shares in the last 15 minutes of trading when the entire float is only 326 million shares? Does Van Eck purchase the shares outright or is a middleman involved?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on December 20, 2020
Q: If I purchased any of these, are they subject to capital gains tax? If I wanted to redeem the physical silver in exchange for the shares, what would the charges be over the spot price? Does the share price follow the spot price dollar for dollar? Wouldn't mind having answers for any questions I haven't thought of.
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on December 19, 2020
Q: Hello,
in your response to Robert's question on December 14th about uranium names to play, you mentioned DML and EFR but not NXE. I know your general feeling towards the sector and in your last comment about NXE in February of this year you stated that it is pre-revenue and will probably be next year as well.

I do note that 3 analysts consider it a moderate buy, and one a strong buy. It's share price has been trending up since the pandemic sell-off earlier this year, and it has caught the updraft that has moved most uranium stocks over the last month or so.

I'd appreciate hearing any updated views you may have on this one.

Marc.
Read Answer Asked by Marc on December 17, 2020
Q: I noticed that 2 analysts have reduced their price targets for Kirkland Lake significantly and it has been lagging behind some of the other gold companies recently.

Any ideas what has changed the sentiment on the company? Are you feeling less positive about its prospects going forward?

thanks for your insight
Paula
Read Answer Asked by Paula on December 17, 2020
Q: Looking to add some above gold/miners to my TFSA. Of the companies listed above please rank strongest to weakest and are there any above that you would add/delete? My RRSP holds FNV (full position). Is it best to hold these companies in Canadian or US in the TFSA?
Please deduct as many points as required.
Thanks, Lexi
Read Answer Asked by Lexi on December 16, 2020
Q: What are your thoughts on the gold sector with the recent retreat Good entry point .Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Norman on December 15, 2020
Q: Hello. Can I get your thoughts on some uranium names to play (excluding CCO), rare earth companies and precious metals (platinum, palladium etc)? A few comments plus names would be great. Deduct points as required. Stay safe.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 14, 2020
Q: Any insight into the metal Platinum? Why it’s caught fire and potential where it might go? I am interested in the material in symbol PLTM and a mining company Sibanye-Stillwater symbol SBSW.

Thx!
Read Answer Asked by Kimberely on December 14, 2020
Q: Hi,

I'd like to take some positions in copper producers. I have read some of your recent comments on mid cap producers and will be taking positions in 3 of them. I'd also like to get your thoughts on these smaller producers from an article I read recently.
Aura Minerals, Capstone Mining, Copper Mountain, Taseko, Marimaca Copper (note Marimaca symbol would not come up.)
Looking out at each companies FY20 and FY21 potential earnings, Capstone offers the highest earnings potential (from your Companies page data).
I also see that these collectively have had pretty good % moves in the last 3-5 years. I assume this is because of perhaps mines coming onstream/newly developed.
Which of these above companies are most investable? Or do you prefer other juniors to add to this list you? Please list in order of investing preference.
I think I'll get the most torque (albeit risk) by adding mid cap and juniors. My objective is to add 5 copper miners total...3 mid, 2 junior.

Cheers,
SteveMc
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 14, 2020
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