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Q: Hello 5i, I've held FNV at 2% weight for the past 6 years as a hedge and precious metal/materials component. It's total return is close to 8%. Shares are in a non-registered account so modest cap gain if I sell. My question is should I hold or sell for WPM , AEM or GFI. All three have materially outperformed FNV past 5 years. Based on your outlook, does it make any sense to trade FNV for WPM or others or just hold in the anticipation of FNV sorting out their issues in Panama, etc? Thanks for all you do.
Read Answer Asked by Maury on August 27, 2024
Q: Would be interested to hear your top picks in the following areas:
metals (gold in particular, with a low cost of production); energy, food.
Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Judith on August 21, 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: Can you recommend any stocks that would benefit if China invaded Taiwan? I was thinking along the line of military, resources, submarine, sea technology stocks, etc. But if you know of any other ones that would be great too. Thanks.

Helen
Read Answer Asked by Helen on April 22, 2024
Q: Gold and silver stocks have not moved with the same velocity as the commodity itself and now appear to offer some of the best value in market. Given the current situation can you recommend 3 or 4 gold or silver stocks that have an operating mine, in a safe jurisdiction and have reasonable "all in sustaining costs" AISC
Read Answer Asked by mitchell on April 19, 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: Please rank these royalty companies in order of preference disregarding the market cap. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Marco on April 03, 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: My allotment to precious metals is now down below my target of 5%. I need to add to bring up this part of my portfolio. I have a full position in AEM. Which of PAAS, SSRM, BTO, KRR or FNV should I add to at this time? Or do you have another precious metal company that would be appropriate at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 14, 2024
Q: Considering taking a position (up to 2%) in a dividend paying oil/gas company, and looking at FRU or WCP. Could I get your comments on the royalty structure vs a producer, as well as a comparison of the metrics such as payout percentage, debt, guidance, etc. Do you have a preference, and would you even consider adding an oil producer at this time. I have some ETFs with small positions in some oil companies, but no direct holdings of my own.
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on February 12, 2024
Q: I want to get into gold stocks and have always preferred Franco Nevada in the past. Should I look at buying some of it now, and what other companies would you recommend to complement it if I do? (In the same sector) Thanks
Read Answer Asked by FORREST on December 27, 2023
Q: I saw this comment today.

We expect that its royalty interest will be upheld in international arbitration. Although not imminent, this royalty which accounts for 22 per cent of its net asset value represents excellent upside optionality once Franco Nevada and operator First Quantum Minerals has its day in court.

What are your thoughts on:
1) Has the market basically written off this royalty stream in FNV's stock price at this point?
2) Great buy at this point given bonus upside down the road when things hopefully resolve and they recover something.
3) Would you sell WPM to buy FNV given this? Though WPM has higher potential returns given its silver exposure i think.
Read Answer Asked by Husseinali on December 21, 2023
Q: Hi 5i,
I hold above stocks 2%, 1.5% and less than 0,5% of fortitude. Thinking of selling Fortitude to add to my now decreased position in FNV. Which do you think has more upside? If even, given recent FNV decline and lower risk, I might go for more FNV as I am becoming more conservative. I am OK to take some higher risk given Fortitude is a small position.
Your thoughts please on FNV and Fortitude and suggested strategy.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Tulio on December 19, 2023