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Investment Q&A

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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 ?
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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
Q: Please suggest how I can invest in gold to diversify my portfolio. Currently I have 0 gold
Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 24, 2024
Q: Hi 5i
I have good gains on both of these ETFs and would appreciate your thoughts on sticking with them, reducing somewhat, or selling all. Both are near 52 week highs. Any seasonality to them? Any clues from the charts?
Thanks,
Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on May 23, 2024
Q: Please rank in terms of growth and risk over the next 1-3 years
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 18, 2024
Q: Franco Nevada is my only gold holding. Down ~15% on it. I want to add more to gold, should i add more to FNV or is there a better gold stock you like more? How is FNV priced in terms of P/E or whatever ratios you think are most relevant and how does that look vs peers?

I was thinking just the actual gold ETF, but i think a miner would have more torque iuf gold prices rise. I like the royalty model
Read Answer Asked by Max on March 25, 2024
Q: If you're looing for exposure to metals & the potential electrication boom wouldnt a more diversified way be to own XBM? Especially given that their can be so much more company specific risks in metal business's. Similar to XGD on the gold side.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 30, 2023
Q: Hi,

I have a divided the amount I set aside for Gold (long time hold as a hedge against many variables) between GLD,XGD and ZJG. But the Junior Golds cost me money! Down about 12%. On GLD and XGD I am up. Will the Juniors see the light of the day soon? Or should one wrap up th e position and move it to XGD/GLD? Or your favourite PHYS?
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on May 12, 2023
Q: I have the stocks in RRIF and CIX in TFSA.Do you have any news concerning CIX ventures in US and the Canadian taking the debts. Is it a concern my breakeven is 15.50, Gold seem to be climbing well with bank turmoil in US.All this debt will have to be repaid to gov't entities eventually. Can US still avoid a recession with all these problems.Gold has moved quite a lot in last week.What does 5i globe see in the future for gold
Read Answer Asked by Guy on March 21, 2023
Q: On the XLB - long bond: during a dropping rate environment curious on what other sectors of the market have historically done over the same period you referenced. Utilities, Financials, Industrials and Gold. Might help to know as if you needed to raise cash to buy the XLB what sectors should it come from?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 20, 2023