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Q: Hi 5i team, Alacer stock softened on the first day (May 11th) after the deal announcement with SSR. Since end of the day on Monday May 11th the stock is up approx. 25% in 5 trading days. In your opinion, is the market expecting a competing bid or is this bid up in the stock a recognition of the synergies that will occur with the merger?
Thanks
Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 20, 2020
Q: I have held this for a while in my cash account and is well under underwater (65%). I could sell at a loss to offset gains. In your opinion what are the chances it will recover in the short to medium term? Would it be better to harvest the loss and buy something with better prospects for growth? What would you buy in its place, sector not an issue? I have a fairly well diversified portfolio including some gold.
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Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Carlos on May 20, 2020
Q: Hi Group questions on gold - I have 4 gold stocks with the following returns YTD
- GLD = 5.19%
- GDXJ = 13.36%
- AEM = 23.29%
- FNV = 10.82%
Why is GLD lagging should I sell in and reinvest AEM or GDXJ ? or do you have a favorite?
Also what % of my $850,000 portfolio should I have in Gold in the present uncertain economy presently these stocks represent 8% can I go to 10% or 15 % considering the present problems in the world - I am a moderate risk investor thanks for your guidance on this + Deduct credits as you see fit
Read Answer Asked by Terence on May 20, 2020
Q: As I understand Golden Valley (gzz.v) owns 45%, or 5.6 million shares, of Abitibi Royalties (rzz.v). Abitibi has a market cap of c$275 million. That puts Golden Valley's share of Abitibi alone at c$123 million market value. But Golden Valley's market cap is only c$72 million. CEO of Golden Valley is chairman of both boards. Same CFOs. Abitibi is buying back/reducing share count aggressively. What am I missing in these valuations?
Read Answer Asked by Bob on May 19, 2020
Q: Could you please give me your current thoughts on Northern Dynasty Minerals. In August you mentioned that their Pebble project once again has a way forward. They continue to move slowly forward on getting the project permitted. With Alaskas current heavy dependency on oil jobs and revenue in serious decline, mineral projects will become ever more important source of revenue for them.
As always thanks for the great insights and advice.
John
Read Answer Asked by John on May 19, 2020
Q: I'm looking at buying gold bullion etf and try to decide between CGL.C and PHYS which has a slightly lower expense ratio. What's the plus and minus for each of these ETFs and what will be your preference and why? Thanks for sharing your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on May 19, 2020
Q: Hello

Looking 5 years out, which non-gold focused mining companies would you favour given the current stock prices. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on May 16, 2020
Q: For Canadians to hold a physical gold or silver ETF rather than a product that uses derivatives type ETF that has more risk, would you recommend PSLV, CEF or PHYS. Do you feel these track the spot prices well. I am looking right now and today silver spot on bloomberg is up 1.60% but PSLV on Toronto is up only 0.60% and the currency difference does not explain the difference as PSLV in US$ is up only 0.60% as well. That seems alot that is pushing over to a NAV premium discount.
Read Answer Asked by Husseinali on May 15, 2020