Q: AbraSilver has recently closed a bought deal financing at $7.10 with Kinross as one of the buyers to finance its advancement of Diablillos in Argentina. This seems to be a large project so with shares now at $6.29 would you be a buyer? Please comment also on the PAAS outlook.
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Q: I have some Pan American Silver shares in my Canadian dollar account at my broker, but I also have some Pan American Silver shares in my US dollar account (obtained through a US takeover).
I don't think my broker charges anything to transfer the shares from my US account to my Canadian account, but my question is: When I move the shares from my US account, will they automatically transfer one-for-one so that I simply have all the shares combined in a single (Canadian) listing? This would save me an extra commission, and a potential foreign exchange hit, if I ever decide to sell them. Thanks.
I don't think my broker charges anything to transfer the shares from my US account to my Canadian account, but my question is: When I move the shares from my US account, will they automatically transfer one-for-one so that I simply have all the shares combined in a single (Canadian) listing? This would save me an extra commission, and a potential foreign exchange hit, if I ever decide to sell them. Thanks.
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE $17.85)
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Hecla Mining Company (HL $12.96)
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First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG $18.33)
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.
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.
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Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM $137.14)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE $17.85)
Q: Can I get your general thoughts about gold and silver please. Broadly speaking gold is in a fairly new bull market, which tend to last many years once they start. Silver is just about to print its highest quarterly close ever (45 years in the making), and is within striking distance of all time highs.
For the last ~15 years it's been a fools errand to have much exposure to the sector, what do you think is an appropriate weighting for precious metals? Are you bullish on gold and silver?
What are your top 3 picks for gold exposure, and top 3 for silver exposure? Thanks!
For the last ~15 years it's been a fools errand to have much exposure to the sector, what do you think is an appropriate weighting for precious metals? Are you bullish on gold and silver?
What are your top 3 picks for gold exposure, and top 3 for silver exposure? Thanks!
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Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (SCZ $2.11)
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SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM $32.03)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE $17.85)
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Hecla Mining Company (HL $12.96)
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First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG $18.33)
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.
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SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM $32.03)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE $17.85)
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Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV $22.66)
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iShares Silver Bullion ETF (SVR $22.86)
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Hecla Mining Company (HL $12.96)
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First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG $18.33)
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.
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.
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Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV $264.97)
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Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI $43.27)
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Barrick Mining Corporation (ABX $46.19)
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Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM $228.70)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Westgold Resources Limited Ordinary shares (WGX $4.69)
Q: Hi,
For portfolio considerations I need to start to trim AEM back to a full position weight. I also have PAAS, WGX, FNV, AGI at full position, and ABX at just over a half position for may precious metals portfolio. Would you recommend investing the AEM trim to top up ABX, or is there another precious metal that you would like better at this time. And can you give me a brief reason why.
Thanks.
For portfolio considerations I need to start to trim AEM back to a full position weight. I also have PAAS, WGX, FNV, AGI at full position, and ABX at just over a half position for may precious metals portfolio. Would you recommend investing the AEM trim to top up ABX, or is there another precious metal that you would like better at this time. And can you give me a brief reason why.
Thanks.
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SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM $32.03)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE $17.85)
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Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV $22.66)
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iShares Silver Bullion ETF (SVR $22.86)
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Hecla Mining Company (HL $12.96)
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Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL $67.51)
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First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG $18.33)
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.
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Kinross Gold Corporation (K $33.35)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (TFPM $39.63)
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Orogen Royalties Inc. (OGN $2.17)
Q: Hello 5i, Could you provide your analysis of these 4 companies also as they are all up would it be buy sell or hold
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NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE $13.67)
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Cameco Corporation (CCO $146.38)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV $22.66)
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First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG $18.33)
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.
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Endeavour Silver Corp. (EDR $11.65)
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Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE $17.85)
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Hecla Mining Company (HL $12.96)
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First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG $18.33)
Q: I want to put some $ into silver please give me some secure silver securities for my tfsa
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GE Aerospace (GE $310.85)
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Cameco Corporation (CCO $146.38)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT $657.47)
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Axon Enterprise Inc. (AXON $743.39)
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CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD $535.73)
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Cloudflare Inc. Class A (NET $225.98)
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. Ex-Distribution When Issued (HWM.W)
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR $197.09)
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GE Vernova Inc. (GEV $574.60)
Q: Many stocks are at or close to all time highs, particularly these. Do you see any of these having strong forward momentum from here? Could you give me entry prices for these 6 stocks please. Across all sectors, is there any other Companies you see as having stronger for upward momentum from todays prices? Thanks!
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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MAG Silver Corp. (MAG $34.38)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $35.57)
Q: Ref: Takeover. Since PAAS and MAG trade on 2 exchanges, will we receive PAAS shares, and cash, in the currency of our MAG shares or in US$? This is not very clear in the Arrangement document. Thanks.
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Hecla Mining Company (HL $12.96)
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First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG $18.33)
Q: What are your top 5silver stocks 1 being the best?
Q: Would PAAS be a good buy now after the sell-off on MAG announcement? I have no silver exposure and looking long-term.
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Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM $6.70)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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MAG Silver Corp. (MAG $34.38)
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GR Silver Mining Ltd. (GRSL $0.26)
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Silver Storm Mining Ltd. (SVRS $0.26)
Q: I know you often mention both of these names as preferred silver names. If you were to pick 1 would you say that perhaps MAG has the most potential for growth going forward ? Just looking at the charts it appears that MAG has not really fired the way PAAS has - would you agree ? What other silver stocks would you recommend as having the most potential for growth right now. Finally, do you agree that silver is likely a better investment than gold now based on the gold/silver ratio ?
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Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM $6.70)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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MAG Silver Corp. (MAG $34.38)
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GR Silver Mining Ltd. (GRSL $0.26)
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Silver Storm Mining Ltd. (SVRS $0.26)
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First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG $18.33)
Q: Which silver miners have the best leverage to silver and please note your favorites.
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AbbVie Inc. (ABBV $227.96)
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ $189.01)
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (DE) (UNH $345.68)
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Loblaw Companies Limited (L $55.00)
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Fortis Inc. (FTS $70.43)
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Metro Inc. (MRU $92.76)
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Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM $137.14)
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Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM $228.70)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE $21.69)
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iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB $27.13)
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Hydro One Limited (H $51.68)
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SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD $369.94)
Q: Hi,
We could very well be heading into stagflation, which I understand to be slowing or negative growth, high unemployment, weak demand and rising inflation.
In such a scenario, which would be the best stocks or ETFs to favour ?
Many thanks,
Jacques IDS
We could very well be heading into stagflation, which I understand to be slowing or negative growth, high unemployment, weak demand and rising inflation.
In such a scenario, which would be the best stocks or ETFs to favour ?
Many thanks,
Jacques IDS
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Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $849.26)
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Walmart Inc. (WMT $102.46)
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Enbridge Inc. (ENB $65.64)
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Subordinate Voting Shares (FFH $2,266.47)
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Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $42.17)
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ARC Resources Ltd. (ARX $25.83)
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Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TOU $60.61)
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WSP Global Inc. (WSP $271.33)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $242.07)
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goeasy Ltd. (GSY $167.00)
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TerraVest Industries Inc. (TVK $132.67)
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Aritzia Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (ATZ $95.72)
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WELL Health Technologies Corp. (WELL $5.19)
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Fortis Inc. (FTS $50.34)
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Boyd Group Services Inc. (BYD $221.85)
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VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ $94.58)
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Ninepoint Energy Income FUnd (NRGI)
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Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.18)
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Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Limited Voting Shares (BAM $75.22)
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Costco CDR (CAD Hedged) (COST $41.77)
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Microsoft CDR (CAD Hedged) (MSFT $37.40)
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Alphabet CDR (CAD Hedged) (GOOG $46.09)
Q: Hi group i own the above stocks and have some cash to deploy. pick out 10 core holdings c/w with order to buy and entry price. I am in no rush but want the buy list ready for any opportunity that pops up. Thanks for your help
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Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV $264.97)
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Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM $137.14)
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Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI $43.27)
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Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM $228.70)
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Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS $49.74)
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Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV $189.67)
Q: In what order would you buy the companies indicated if you were looking to set up a basket of gold companies that have the most upside capital gains potential?
If different, in what order would you buy them if overall high quality was the criteria?
If different, in what order would you buy them if overall high quality was the criteria?