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Q: I wish to iniate a position in gold. What do you believe is the best investment at this time? Would it be Agnico Eagle as you have chosen for your balanced fund or is there a different investment.?Perhaps an ETF OR Franco Nevada. Others?
Thank-you for your appreciated guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on November 22, 2018
Q: Greetings 5i,

Recent article I found had me thinking about iShares Global Gold Miners ETF (RING) as a decent large cap gold miner ETF. It's in USD unfortunately.

Could you lend your opinion on this ETF and is there a CDN denominated version or alternative? What weight in a diversified portfolio? Is there a small cap gold etf you like as well?

https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/blog/gold-50-off-get-yours-before-the-sale-ends/

Cheers!
Read Answer Asked by Duane on November 19, 2018
Q: I currently do not have any exposure to commodities in my portfolio. I am looking to add some gold and silver stocks or ETFs. Can you recommend 3 or 4 companies or ETFs in this category and provide your reason for those recommendations.

thanks, appreciate your insight
Read Answer Asked by Paula on July 11, 2018
Q: I have a question about gold I want some thought on please.

I'm considering taking a position (about 5% of portfolio) in gold for a medium term hold. Given the potential volatility of individual gold stocks I am thinking of an ETF, likely XGD. Two questions, do you recommend entering at this point and if so...... should I consider an ETF of mostly large caps such as XGD, or would you recommend balancing the position with an ETF with more of a junior focus. Would a position in a streaming company such as Franco Nevada accomplish the same thing?
Read Answer Asked by jeff on May 04, 2018
Q: Due to the impending trade war ( thanks to Donald!)and the trouble it will cause in the market, I am holding some cash in my portfolio 10%, and would also like to invest in some gold to further my safety net. Do you think this is a good idea, and if so, what golds stocks or ETF's would you recommend and what weighting?
Read Answer Asked by Jennifer on March 26, 2018
Q: Hello 5i staff,
With both of us with defined teacher pensions and funds in the bank, at 71 years and about $1,000,000 (distributed through all sectors) in GiC's, dividend paying equities, ETF's as well as the income portfolio, do I really need the XDG as you so often suggest or can I let it go and use the funds for the new additions to the income portfolio? If so, for materials, what would you suggest as a replacement that provides dividends and also is a good fit in the case of a severe downturn? Please take as many points as needed.
Thank you,
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on February 16, 2018
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