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Q: Hi 5i, What are your thoughts on silver vs gold at this time? Looks like silver has lagged gold, not sure what the historical difference is. I also feel if this onshoring, electrification theme continues then silver might start to run, more than it has. Please provide a few Canadian etfs and stocks you think might participate. Lastly, gold, does it have room to continue to run as it appears a devaluation of the greenback is likely to continue. Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on September 03, 2025
Q: Hello 5i team,

Could you recommend a few Canadian precious metals ETFs with a capital gains focus. I am not looking for income.

Many thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Michel L on August 05, 2025
Q: I would like to hear your opinion on investing in silver and uranium. Can you give me 2 or 3 stocks in each sector preferably on thr TSX. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on July 18, 2025
Q: Hi 5i.
I own small position in Sprott Silver trust.
I would like to add small position(s) of some silver producers.

What are you recommendations for an ETF, which may make the most sense or perhaps 2 producers. Prefer a conservative (for retirees) choice(s).
Thank you for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Tulio on April 22, 2025
Q: Dear 5i:
Please provide your two choice picks for holding physical silver bullion. Also please explain the differences and similarities between the above. Would you provide your two choices for silver miners.
Thanks,
Ben.
Read Answer Asked by BEN on January 09, 2025
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: The current market turmoil has made me realize that a certain amount of commodities exposure as an "asset class" should help with portfolio diversification and therefore risk/return profile. Is this thinking correct? What options, if any, are available for the average retail investor to get broad commodity exposure w/o a lot of overhead which you would recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on May 31, 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: Your thoughts on this ETF today and the near future would be appreciated.
Is there another ETF in this category you like better?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Uli on June 28, 2021
Q: What is the difference between these mint receipts and the sprott product? Does one have an advantage over the other? Since I already own PHYS from sprott for gold would it be better for me to own one of mint producrs for silver as better diversification? Finally, what is the difference between MNS and MNS.U?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on March 23, 2021
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