Investment Q&A

Q: The phrase “Don’t trust anyone over 30” was coined in the 60’s, but as I head into CPP eligibility age I’m kind of leaning the other way, and so hope Peter can answer this one.

I remember the energy crisis of the 70’s, stagflation, price and wage controls and bought a home after the housing bubble burst in the 80’s and watched many of my new neighbours wait 10 years or more to get back to what they had paid. I loved rolling over 90 day GIC’s (remember Trust Companies?) at double digit interest rates but wasn’t invested in equities.

Specifically on the question of stagflation, if we end up in that horrible scenario again is there such thing as a good stock to hold? If so, can you provide 5 to 10 that you would want in your portfolio?

Thanks again for your steady hand on the wheel lately.

Q: August 2020 Gold hit $2034 / ounce. Agnico Eagle traded at $110.

Today Gold hits $2014 and Agnico Eagle is trading around $75.

Fundamentally, is the company stronger or weaker when comparing these two prices in time. Or is the disconnect in price more just market sentiment about gold vs crypto etc? I loved Kirkland Lake so the merger should be viewed as a positive.

Q: How much exposure to Russia does Agnico have?

Q: Hi folks..opinion on Q4 & 2021 Results for Agnico Eagle??...also lots of news with change in Ceo, Dividend increase, & share buyback....with completion of Kirkland Lake acquisition...is company poised to breakout in 2022??...would Aem be in your top five gold comps??...merci beaucoup, jb Piedmont QC

Q: Comments on the quarter and the departure of Mr. Makuch?

Q: I have held Kinross for a few years. Starting to fret about their Russian exposure, Is the risk already priced in?
Or would you sell in the next few days and replace it with Agnico ?
Thanks Gord

Q: Hi 5i team,
Please rate these 3 from 1-3 as a new buy and a brief explanation .

Thanks,
George

Q: Hi,
I have $20,000 to top up my TFSA and wonder what would be best considering my above holdings. Should I add to any of the above or can you suggest any other stock or ETF that would be most suitable for growth and preservation. Your advice is most appreciated.

Q: AEM and KL have lagged the sector, as represented by XGD, since the announcement in September of the merger. I suspect this is due primarily to investors that hold both lightening up now that they are the same company - I am in that boat myself. How long do you expect AEM/KL to lag, when will it recover relative to the sector, or should I sell and diversify to another name now. What would you regard as an equivalent investment (well run, safe jurisdictions) or should I just move to XGD? I currently hold FNV as well as AEM/KL.

Q: Just like Hal I called my broker and was informed that they hadn't received the bulletin yet on the merger. He advised that I call back to tender my KL shares to the offer the week the deal is closing, and BEFORE the closing date. Could you let me know the date the deal is scheduled to close please?

Q: You advised Robert on Jan 26 to contact his broker to advise he was tendering his KL shares to the offer. When I contacted TD Waterhouse They said they were not aware of anything that needed to be done . Am I ok to just sit on it?

Q: Please explain this merger and provide some details. If I were to buy KL today how many shares of AEM would I get when the merger is complete? What happens if I buy AEM?

Thank you in advance.

Q: I own KL shares. Do I need to do anything to receive AEM shares or is the process automatic? If not automatic, what do I need to do?

Q: I am light on materials. Please provide a recommendation for best 3 'materials' stocks in US and Canada at this time. What is a good materials ETF for reference. Thank you.

Q: Should I sell shares of Kirkland Lake before AEM purchases them?

Thank you.

Q: What 2 gold and 2 silver companies would you be most comfortable investing in today? Thank you.

Mike

Q: What companies mine both gold and copper? Which ones are recommended?

Q: WHEN WILL KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD SHARES BECOME AEM SHARES? ALSO, WHAT WILL BE THE WORTH OF 100 KL SHARES IN AEM SHARES?

Q: Looking at historic gold/silver charts after economic shocks it seems gold/silver spikes are quite possible in the next few years. Which few companies would you pick to play that possibility?

Q: With reference to Peter’s article entitled Five Investment Themes To Keep An Eye On In 2022, what 2 or 3 stocks would you recommend in the travel & leisure sector & the gold sector? Thanks … Cal