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Q: Dear Peter et al:

Thanks to your words of wisdom, I have done well with these.
The question is if one should control the greed and take some profits or stay the course and let the winners run. I don't need to sell to harvest the profits to live. The position sizes are still reasonable. I can hold them for a few years even.

One faces another dilemma. If I do sell, what should I buy. You have been suggesting that one should wait till the sentiment improves for PRL or GSY or CSU and it's offsprings! I have your favourites in energy! CNQ/TOU/ENB/CVE and such.

Which sector appeals to you going forward?

Should one move to larger players like FNV/WPM/AEM?
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on March 04, 2026
Q: May I have your two top picks for silver producers, small caps, mid caps and seniors?
With appreciation,
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on January 30, 2026
Q: Morning 5i Team,
Just wondering if it's too late to get into silver considering how much it has gone up, but I hear some people saying that it could reach much higher.
What are your thoughts and and would this be a good basket or are some redundant. What are your top 4 picks be?

Thanks again.
Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joe on January 27, 2026
Q: What are the pros and cons of this ETF as a silver play? It seems to be lagging both physical silver and silver miners. If that assessment is correct is there a reason for that? It obviously offers expertise in the space; does that translate into more downside protection?
Thank you, Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on January 21, 2026
Q: Dear Peter et al:

"Rumblings" by YouTubers suggest that Silver's top is fast approaching. 100$ seems to be "magical" figure. Some are suggesting to "lighten" up. I have the above mentioned favorites of yours. (Didn't get CDE/HL) I have done well with ALL of your Gold/Silver choices.
The question is if one should stay put or "lighten" up as others seem to say. I am an investor and NOT a trader.

P.S. Reading your answers I get the impression that you seem to think that there is some ways to go up in commodities. Hope I am not wrong in my interpretation.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on January 15, 2026
Q: Hi Peter and team,
I would like to get exposure to gold, silver and uranium, would you please recommend individual companies or ETFs for a long term hold.
Thanks,
Harry
Read Answer Asked by Harry on January 08, 2026
Q: What would be your best pick for a Large cap mining Co and a ETF ( USD and CAD), for exposure to Silver, or preferably, Both Silver and Gold ? Is there an ETF for royalty companies?

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on December 15, 2025
Q: I was wondering what your opinion of this official status of silver now is.

"Silver was officially added to the U.S. Critical Minerals list by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as part of the final 2025 list, with the recommendation made in August 2025 and the final list published in November 2025, marking a major shift recognizing its importance in technology, defense, and renewable energy".

In light of this, what 3 silver or mining companies you would recommend for exposure small, medium, large cap examples.? Do you believe that this new status has lead to the large appreciation this year? I do hold physical so I have some exposure there already.

Thanks for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on December 15, 2025
Q: I would like to diversify my gold miners into some silver miners. I already have PAAS. What would you suggest for a compliment to PAAS? And a brief reason why?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on December 12, 2025
Q: What percentage of a balance portfolio would you recommend be allocated to precious metals? Would you have a higher allocation to either silver or to gold?
May I have your three or four top picks for silver companies. I currently own Pan American Silver.
With appreciation,
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on December 08, 2025
Q: Dear Peter et al:

This is a follow up question to Brian's on December 02, 2025 on "Junior Silvers". You seem to like several Silver miners! SVM of course you recently included in Growth portfolio. You seem to like DSV, DPM,VZLA,AG,PAAS.....so my simple question is AT THIS POINT IN TIME, what are the Silver stocks that you think have good momentum, growth prospects, low or no debt and will do well even if Silver prices don't shoot up to 75!. (60$ seems to a reasonable target?).

I have AG and PAAS that stems from your previous answer to my question.

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on December 04, 2025
Q: Hi Peter et al:

This is a slight variation of Robert's question on September 29th on Silver. Robert asked for high risk, high reward Silver/Gold Juniors.

Can you give some names in Silver/Gold Juniors: Low risk and reasonable reward. In other words can you add safety as a factor and give some names?

Thanks for answering my question on majors in Silver. I have initiated positions in PAAS/CDE/AG. The only thing that baffled me a bit is that I see you had included FM in some answers but not in others.

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on October 06, 2025
Q: I currently own First Majestic Silver (AG) but would like a few more Canadian names to take advantage of the silver commodity price. Please suggest a few names that you think would be appropriate. Thanks four your continued great service.
Read Answer Asked by hank on September 30, 2025
Q: Dear Peter et al:

Many thanks for answering my question on Gold . Much appreciated.

This is along the same lines about Silver. I reviewed Q&A on Gold/Silver sub topic and I see that Christopher on September 03 2025 had asked this same question and . This is a follow up question to clarify simple things.

At this stage of the cycle, Gold Vs Silver ratio, would you prefer physical Silver(PSLV/SVR) or stocks?

Are the stocks that you picked for Christopher on that day, is it in the order of your preference/importance?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on September 25, 2025
Q: Hi 5i, What are your thoughts on silver vs gold at this time? Looks like silver has lagged gold, not sure what the historical difference is. I also feel if this onshoring, electrification theme continues then silver might start to run, more than it has. Please provide a few Canadian etfs and stocks you think might participate. Lastly, gold, does it have room to continue to run as it appears a devaluation of the greenback is likely to continue. Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on September 03, 2025
Q: I would like to hear your opinion on investing in silver and uranium. Can you give me 2 or 3 stocks in each sector preferably on thr TSX. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on July 18, 2025
Q: I want to put some $ into silver please give me some secure silver securities for my tfsa
Read Answer Asked by Doug on June 25, 2025
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