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Q: I am a huge believer in asset allocation. I even subdivide the mutual funds and ETFs into their sectors, then add in my stocks to end up with a better total portfolio asset allocation. However now and then I end up with a stock that, depending on the source, is quoted as being in different sectors.

Example #1 = CSH is both a REIT and in Health Care, so I treat it as a hybrid and allocate 50% to REITs and 50% to HC.

Example #2 = TRP is said to be in both the Utilities and Energy sectors. Even though I believe it is truly a Utility, it seems to trade closer to stocks in the Energy sector. So, I allocate 50% to each sector.

So...what to do with my potential purchase of NTR. Depending on the source, It could either be Consumer Non-Cyclical or Materials. OR, to be consistent with my above methodology, is it a hybrid and therefore allocate 50% to each sector?

Thanks for your help...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 17, 2019
Q: Hi wanting first to wish everyone a Merry Christmas
Wondering if you could suggest a few gold stocks - both Canadian and U S -

Thank you for your assistance and always eager to read your reports
Read Answer Asked by Marla on December 16, 2019
Q: What would be your recommendation for one or two etfs that track precious metals, either on the US or Cdn side?
Read Answer Asked by steve on December 16, 2019
Q: My only gold holding is B2Gold Corp. (BTO). I would like to increase my gold holdings. Should I add to my BTO holding or consider Alamos Gold (AGI)? Are there other gold stocks you would prefer over AGI? Thanks for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by George on December 16, 2019
Q: Some info on IMPALA please.

Have watched it go up for a while.
Read Answer Asked by claudette on December 16, 2019
Q: What is your preferred ETF for junior gold stocks? Why?
Read Answer Asked by George on December 10, 2019
Q: Good Morning,
Any update on Wallbridge ( Wm)? They have had more good drill results recently and this morning announced that KL bought 9.9% of the recent private placement in addition to the Quebec pension plan. Also the CEO of Kirkland has been appointed to the Board. The stock has been acting fantastic and Eric Sprott is certainly excited about recent results. Is this perhaps becoming another KL?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 10, 2019
Q: I am agnostic to the gold metal and gold miners. My question is in two folds.

What would you propose to compensate my Basic Materials exposure. I have none and the Portfolio Analysis propose having some exposure. I am invested for the long term. IShares propose XMA under performing the general markets for 3-5 and 10 years return. This year is a boon for long time holders.
Second question:
What is the rational for holding an asset with historical little return? Mr. Buffet is also agnostic to gold with proven record.
Deduct credits as deemed appropriate.
Thank you for your explanations easy to learn from .
Read Answer Asked by Yves on December 10, 2019
Q: I would like more details on PHYS that was discussed briefly today. Apparently there is no dividend, EPS is $220, and Book value is $10.95. Since there is no dividend, is the EPS used to purchase more gold? Are there any MER or storage fees? How does it differ from PHYS.U (Sprott PHysical Gold Trust transferable redeemable units? Where can I find more details on those shares?
Read Answer Asked by George on December 10, 2019
Q: A bit of info re: Alex's question about selling Canadian gold coins. Current 1 oz coins are .9999 percent gold and the banks will buy them. The coin will marked with its purity. Older coins were minted to only .999 percent purity and some banks (at least TD) will not accept them. Those need to be sold at a "cash for gold" place, in which case, definitely shop around for pricing.
Read Answer Asked by David on December 09, 2019
Q: Good Afternoon,
Any thoughts on the pros and cons of owning a physical Gold Trust (PHYS) to hold in your brokerage account or actual gold bars stored in a secure vault somewhere? I suppose the obvious would be you can easily see and track the PHYS daily in your account and provide instant liquidity if one chooses to sell. I know you have to be careful with some Gold ETf's and products out there that don't really have the gold to back the paper but that is not the case for PHYS. Do you see any benefit in purchasing actual gold bars? Insurance & storage costs, illiquid and not easy access would be strikes against holding the physical metal.
Any thoughts on this?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 09, 2019
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