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Q: My granddaughter has an individual stock portfolio which I need to change to an ETF portfolio as she does not personally follow or trades stocks and I am no longer able to manage the account.
Would you please suggest a portfolio of ETFs that is diversified as well as recommendations for ETFs that focus on precious metals, base metals and energy?
With appreciation,
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on March 05, 2026
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: Can you provide your top 5 Canadian stocks, top 5 ETFs available on the TSX and top 3 international ETFs (TSX) and top 3 US stocks that are considered HALO investments. ( Heavy assets low obsolescence) less impacted by AI disruption. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Dick on March 03, 2026
Q: Is gold still a buy at today's price. If so what would be your top 3 gold stocks or etfs to buy and why. Or is there a different material that you would prefer today and if so please list your top 3 stocks or etfs for them and why.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Rick on February 23, 2026
Q: Hi 5i,

My portfolio currently has a full position in XGD which has been brilliant. Looking forward, how do you view opportunities in base metals/copper and uranium versus gold?

As the commodity rally broadens I want to expand my positions beyond gold and am looking for ETF exposure. I see ZMT and XBM for Canadian listed base metals, and HURA for uranium. Are there any other ETFs that you focus on?

Thanks in advance and please remove credits as needed.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on January 30, 2026
Q: Good day! I'm wondering if there is still a case to be made for investing in gold, silver and other metals? If there is, how would you recommend investing? An ETF or individual stocks? Is there an ETF that covers all these metals?

Considering the geopolitical situation, how risky is the USD and investing in US assets? What percentage of YOUR portfolio would you assign to US assets looking to the next 5-10 years?

Please deduct credits as needed and thank you in advance.
Read Answer Asked by K on January 28, 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: Dear Peter and team:

Season's Greetings! Many thanks for all the words of wisdom. I am an "old man" and I have been part of many "services" like this. BUT Peter has put together a "different" team. I believe yours is a team that combines the "Art and Science" of investing very well with integrity. Bravo and Best wishes.

Question for the team: Hope this is not too "intrusive"!

What do you plan to buy with your TFSA contribution of 7000$ in 2026?!

Read Answer Asked by Savalai on December 19, 2025
Q: The plunge in gold on Friday, followed by another today, have coincided with a steep plunge in the TSX on both days. Do we have any idea just how much of the outperformance of the TSX this year is due solely to metals, especially precious metals? Obviously a lot, since the TSX is now underperforming the S&P this month.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 21, 2025
Q: Gold miners witnessed a first noticeable pullback of 6-7% on Friday, after almost going up in straight line for several weeks, although Gold bullion was down only fractionally. It looks like, after a spectacular run, the sector may be exposed to additional drawdown, at least in the near term. Do you agree ?

Could you please suggest some near term support levels, for AEM and XGD, from technical perspective, in order to take advantage of this pull back to add to a position.

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on October 20, 2025
Q: I'm interested in joining the gold rush, but have no insight on specific gold stocks. Would you be able recommend the names of three gold ETFs that I can check out? Better still, would you be able to suggest three top gold stocks as well? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on October 14, 2025
Q: A question was recently asked about whether gold has finished its run and you said no. I don’t think I have ever owned anything related to gold and i don’t know much about it. But, if it has more runway and we face a bit of an uncertain future, it may be time to test the water. I imagine some kind of etf, either US or Cdn would fit best. What would you suggest on each side of the border for someone in my position
Thanks for great advice
Read Answer Asked by joseph on September 18, 2025
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