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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
Q: Good day,

For exposure to gold, I'm looking at getting into an ETF or two. Would you suggest both a gold bullion ETF and a gold producers ETF or would they move in tandem and only one is needed?

Can you recommend some gold ETFs?

Thanks,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 04, 2025
Q: Hi 5i Team,
I want to add some exposure to the gold sector to my portfolio. What would you suggest given the current market? Gold bullion ETF (CGL), Equity ETF (XGD or ZGD) or invest directly in a Gold producer like AEM ? And what % would you suggest for a mid-40 investor?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Benoit on January 22, 2025
Q: Can you share your top picks for Canadian and US ETF's that would cover the relevant sectors (e.g. tech, industrials etc.)? Please take as many credits to answer this as required.
Read Answer Asked by Patricia on November 11, 2024
Q: Person A has rode cyclical stocks up and then down. What advice would you provide if he is thinking of taking profit from selling his XGD ETF that he has been holding for hedging against inflation?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by D on August 30, 2024
Q: Is AMAX ETF (Hamilton gold producer ETF) an effective way to invest in gold and is this a good time to invest in gold given forecast volatility of the Canadian index 2024?

Thank you 5i research
Read Answer Asked by Yves on August 30, 2024
Q: What is your opinion on the gold sector over the next 12 months? Would you be a buyer now (why/why not?). If a buyer, which companies (or ETFs) are your favourites?
Read Answer Asked by Doug on August 07, 2024
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