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Q: Hi,
In a recent response, I don't think it is correct that PHYS gold is held outside Canada. According to the website it is held at the Royal Canadian Mint.
Thanks, Michael

Q: Do you have any preference between GLD & PHYS? Thanks.

Asked by Charles on June 10, 2024

5I RESEARCH ANSWER:

We (Peter) were involved in the initial set up of PHYS, and we believe it is better, because it holds its gold outside of Canada, units can be fully transferred into bullion (at minimum amounts) and it does not lend out its gold holdings as GLD is purported to do.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 10, 2024
Q: I think this question has been asked. Instead of buying gold bullions, could you please recommend two or three etfs that are equivalent to buying bullions.
What are the differences, if any, between buying gold bullions and buying your recommended etfs?
What are your thoughts on buying gold now after the rally gold has already had so far?
Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Ahmed on June 10, 2024
Q: Hi,
A nice article on Gold in today's Globe and Mail. (April 10 2024).

Any thoughts on Gold ? Your opinions on the recommendations made in this article? At this particular time and cycle, what are your recommendations for the Gold sector.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on April 15, 2024
Q: Hi group please indicate in what order and at what entry price would you add to the above stocks. Only comment on the top 10 out of above list (i have a 100k to spend would you go all in now or wait until markets settle Thanks for your help with this decision
Read Answer Asked by Terence on September 28, 2023
Q: Peter; My 25 year old granddaughter is interested in buying gold- she’s a CA already and is now working in M&A with an accounting firm. Any suggestions as to how to “ buy” gold for her age and time frame would be appreciated. Thanks.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on August 03, 2023
Q: If I were to move into Precious Metals, would you prefer a royalty, ETF, or individual stocks ? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by george on May 17, 2023
Q: Hello,
I am down in phys, aem, and sil but down the most in phys. can you recommend a proxy for tax loss harvesting to replace all 3 or should I sell phys and sil and replace with aem?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mary on December 09, 2022
Q: What is the best way or stocks to invest in Silver & Gold ?
Read Answer Asked by RON on September 26, 2022
Q: I am currently down on the following stocks and etf's and am considering buying more in order to average down. Are there any of the following that you would not purchase at this time?
Read Answer Asked by James on August 11, 2022
Q: Hello, thank you for your reply of July 28th. I like the idea of obtaining physical gold -how does one begin the process to access it with PHYS?
Which type of account is it best to hold PHYS - REG, NON REG, OR CORPORATE AND WHY?

What is the differences between these 2 ETF? stability, growth, MER?
Which Sector does CGL.C belong to? What is a bullion stock?
PHYS belongs to the financial sector. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 29, 2022
Q: Hello. What is your favourite ETF to give gold exposure or is there a specific company you prefer? What are the plus and minus's for your answer and what would be your preference and why? What is the importance of whether the gold is stored in Canada or U.S? What does gold do at times such as this? Inflation? Economical uncertainty?
Thank you for your time.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 28, 2022
Q: I put 8-10% of my portfolio in gold, not as a trading play but as a kind of insurance.

I've been wanting to divide this between gold and bitcoin, using the funds above which you seem to prefer.

So far, bitcoin has been too expensive to convert half the gold. I'm wondering now if the price is right.

Also, please let me know whether you still think it's a good policy. It's mostly based on my interpretation of your advice over the years, but I'd like to confirm.
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on July 20, 2022
Q: I own KRR in my portfolio. It is the only precious metals stock I own. My question is regarding the rising fuel costs associated with the mining process. Even if gold and silver go up a lot, wouldn't margins on producers be squeezed simply due to the rising cost of fuel?

If that is the case, would it make more sense to buy something like PHYS instead?

Thank you for all that you do
Read Answer Asked by Ed on June 03, 2022
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