Investment Q&A

Q: Which of these two companies would do better through a recession from their current price levels and why?

My thanks.

Q: Wesdome has been trading more or less sideways since early September and does not seem to be participating much in the current uptrend for gold equities that started early November.

I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts about its recent performance and whether your views of it for 2023 have changed any since the last time you were asked to comment.

Thank you, and my best wishes to you and the team for the holiday season!

Marc.

Q: Do you like the gold sector in today's environment and if yes, what are your top picks in the sector?

Q: Does ARG still have a low payout ratio? Do you expect any geopolitical issues operating in Chile? (largely friendly or indifferent)?

Are there any profitable, or cashflow positive, Canadian-listed Lithium producers?

Thank you.

Q: I hold FNV, KRR and AEM for gold exposure. I am thinking of selling FNV after the news related to their royalty stream in Panama. How material is this for FNV? Do you feel this will be an overhang on the stock in the next few months? I am hopeful for a little run in gold in the next few months and i am concerned FNV will not participate due to this news. If selling FNV, what do you recommend to compliment my other 2 holdings?

Q: I see for various reasons you favour these two copper companies. Considering the setback First Quantum has had in Panama, how would you rate country risk for LUN and CS? Thanks

Q: Hello, What major company would you suggest the produces iron? Seeing as the war in Ukraine is reducing the supply from the side of the world. Other than Brazil, is there a major player in North America you would recommend and why? Thanks

Q: I remember that Peter has not always spoken fondly of Robert Friedland, while one of his former associates at Sprott, Rick Rule, has stated that Friedland is "serially successful." There is no doubt that Ivanhoe's DRC assets are first-class, but a recent article in the G & M has cast doubt on Ivanhoe's corporate practices in the DRC. The share price has dropped significantly as a result. Do you believe this is a buying opportunity, if not tomorrow then when the share price stabilizes? I am a long-term copper bull.

Q: Have you read IVN rebuttal? What do you think?

Q: LAC is buying (subject to approval) Arena by offering LAC shares but no cash. I currently hold AN and am wondering what your view of the takeover is; good, bad or indifferent? Does it make more sense to wait and take the LAC shares or sell for cash now. One concern I have is the LAC will be splitting into 2 companies but other than one company holding American properties and the other holding International properties (ie. AN) I can’t find details about the proportions of the new structure. I’m a little concerned about LAC AFTER the new companies are in place. The American focused company has current environmental issues that will presumably continue. I’m not looking for personal advice here just your opinion of a general nature. Deduct as my credits as necessary, I would value your insight as always.

Q: May I have your comments on recent news on their mine in Panama. Thanks.
Jerry

Q: What to do with IVN? I have a large capital gain and am reluctant to sell now, but I am worried about the reports of the investigations underway. Your guidance would be much appreciated.

Q: Looking for a process to calculate the geopolitical risk discount on these two as I am considering consolidating into one.

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
MND up 17% today...pleasant surprise. Please give me your opinion as to why. Thank you for your consistent insights which are always helpful.

Q: Hello
If I sell PHYS and my husband sells GLDM would AEM and PSLV be considered to close to PHYS and GLDM by CRA for tax loss harvesting?

Q: I will selling AEM for tax loss reason and would FNV be a good replacement or no need for 31 days or would you suggest a different name for proxy for AEM?

Thanks

Q: With you getting rid of MMX from your model portfolio, what replacement for gold exposure would you prefer? I like the royalty model.

Q: I've noted a couple of articles on the expected rise in copper prices over the next 12 months. Is this something you agree with? What one large and one small copper producer would you select for capital return over this period.

Q: Hi Guys
I have noticed that there has been heavy insider selling on Capstone over the last 12 months, looks like they have collectively sold more than 20 million shares. Shares they could have accumulated around .55cent a few years ago. Insiders now only own around 5%, have we not missed the boat here?
Thanks Gord

Q: I am retired and so I spend a lot of time on business TV and online financial literature. It seems negative for 2023. Also, some popular securities BEP.UN - it has not had an up day in ages and ATZ has been range bound for the past 2 months. Today, FM is down 5% with no explanations on the sites I have checked as to why it is down 5%. Hopefully 5i can shed some light on my question. Thank you,