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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
If I sell PHYS and my husband sells GLDM would AEM and PSLV be considered to close to PHYS and GLDM by CRA for tax loss harvesting?
Read Answer Asked by Mary on December 19, 2022
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
Q: I fully agree with your long term buy and hold of strong companies philosophy which is why I am so happy subscribing to this website.

Recently, I've been wondering how cyclical stocks like those above fit into that philosophy. I don't want to become a trader, but I am wondering if I should sell these at a relative high and invest in companies that are more likely to grow steadily over the long term. These ebb and flow companies seem more suited to a trader.

Given that investment strategy, would you sell companies like this at the good point in their price history?

Thanks as always.

Kevin
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on April 06, 2022
Q: My question is on gold /silver / precious metals. Starting to look like gold / metals should be a full position in portfolios. (plese comment)

Can you comment on Etfs verses individual stocks +

Please give me some names I am thinking that some physical gold etf like PHYS should be held please comment also a good etf that covers all the metals c/w mix % suggestions. Thanks for your help with this.
Read Answer Asked by Terence on March 18, 2022
Q: Hi group would like your opinion on Gold / silver in general good time to buy or little late to the party?

Also what's the best way to invest in precious metals (what names or etf would you recommend or is it too late to get in

What% of my portfolio should be in energy going fwd

I would like to add to AMAZ, GOOG, CSU, TOI, NEUVI,ATZ, GSY, NTR COST, L - which 3 would you pick and why/ also would you buy now or continue to hold cash for lower entry points

Realize more than one question here so deduct as necessary thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Terence on March 09, 2022
Q: GLD is one of the ticker/companies that holds physical gold in the USA, are there any companies or units that do this in Canada? If there are one or more in Canada would you recommend say a 5% weight at this time? Would you hold physical gold at this time or prefer gold miners or streamers?
Read Answer Asked by KEITH on February 28, 2022
Q: This is submitted for the benefit of other members. Reading it and watching what the federal government is doing starting by freezing bank accounts gives me great concern.

https://goldswitzerland.com/gold-about-to-accelerate-but-avoid-trudeaus-fascist-kleptocracy/
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 24, 2022
Q: I have no exposure to gold in my portfolio. What would you suggest for a new position in gold? Thank you

Donna
Read Answer Asked by Donna on February 23, 2022
Q: in my non taxable accounts I have:
U.S. Side
AUDC 5%
NUE 8%
QCOM 23%
ROK 18%
CRM 8%
PHYS 6%
VCR 27%
Canadian Side:
CSU.db 33%
BIP.un 22%
BEP.un 8%
BEPC 2%
KL 28%
My question is, for this account what or how would you change the securities held to be better positioned going forward? Thank you for your assistance.






Read Answer Asked by Maureen on February 08, 2022
Q: What is the best way to buy physical gold and to hold it in an account as allocated gold, without taking delivery, and thus preserving the custody trail? Are there tax implications if the value of the gold goes up? Is it possible to hold the gold in a TFSA?

If this is several questions, please deduct credits as appropriate.
Read Answer Asked by Jack on October 18, 2021
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