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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
Q: Hi,
Could you illustrate to us all what type of companies/stocks and/or sectors historically have performed the best ( or least worst ) over periods of recession/depression/stagflation and war times? And further, can you provide your top 5-10 CDN stocks that you think would do best in these situations, with at least half of them dividend payers please, if possible. Potential ETF and options strategies would be appreciated as well. Take as many points as you see fit.
cheers and thanks, Chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on September 11, 2025
Q: Hello 5i team,

Could you recommend a few Canadian precious metals ETFs with a capital gains focus. I am not looking for income.

Many thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Michel L on August 05, 2025
Q: Good morning. I have a half position in ATD in my RRIF that is the only under performer. I would like to sell it and open a position in gold. I'm not sure whether to buy a producer, a streamer or an ETF. I could add funds and buy 1 full position, or buy 2 of the above categories. Your thoughts and suggestions for tickers would be welcome. Thanks in advance. David
Read Answer Asked by David on July 14, 2025
Q: Could I ask you to please suggest a half dozen or more equity based inflation protection ideas, perhaps mostly individual stocks and a couple of ETFs, CDN and/or US. Does CME-Q fit the bill at all?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on June 19, 2025
Q: What are your best ideas for generating yield in the precious metals space? Can you name some ETFs, miners and streamers that have decent yields?

Any thing specific in the silver space for yield?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 05, 2025
Q: Investors may hold gold in various forms in their portfolios including gold miners, companies which buy gold companies profits, physical gold , EFTs investing in gold miners , EFTs investing in basic metal miners including gold companies and likely some other gold-related investment . instruments.
Which , in your view is the best way to invest/hold a gold related instruments in someone portfolio ?
Thank you,
Miroslaw
Read Answer Asked by Miroslaw on May 21, 2025
Q: Good morning all,

Could you please provide your top 3 recommendations (in order - best to not so best) on gold; be it a major company or ETF.

Could you also provide top 3 junior gold plays you would recommend for capturing gold momentum, with potential to be absorbed by a major player in the space.

Thanks very much.

Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on April 23, 2025
Q: What is your forecast on gold versus silver? Which commodity do you feel will do best over the next 5 years?

What is your top recommended gold mining ETF and silver mining ETF in Canada and the US? What is your top recommended gold, and silver, mining stock in Canada or the US?

Many thanks for this excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on April 21, 2025
Q: I see the suggestion of going to gold for safety in this market. Do your mean buying gold pieces at Costco or other means? I need some recommendations on how to enter the market and take the least amount of risk.
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on April 14, 2025
Q: Hello
Can PHYS, GLCC, GDXY and XGD be held in TFSA/RRSP accounts?
Is this collection a good mix?
Would AMAX be a better option than some of the aforementioned and if so, which would you replace with AMAX / drop completely.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Nadya on April 14, 2025
Q: Morning Peter and team,

I am thinking of getting some exposure to gold and would appreciate your suggestion as to how I should go about it, e.g. mining companies, stocks, etfs, physical gold, etc?

Thanks,
H
Read Answer Asked by Harry on April 02, 2025
Q: Hello. Gold and gold stocks have had a nice run. Do you think this move still has legs? If so, would CGL and XGD be good investments or are there others which you prefer?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on March 28, 2025
Q: Which are presently your top picks for Canadian and US ETF's for each sectors ? Which ones would you consider buying now ? Entry prices ?
Please take as many credits to answer this as required.

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on March 19, 2025
Q: Planning to hedge the tariff fiasco by investing in gold.
1. Is this a good idea do you think?
2. Would you go with a miner such as AEM or another-suggestions.
3. Are the gold miners going to be subject to tariffs?
4. Would you go with an ETF- and if so some suggestions please?

Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on March 18, 2025
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