Global uncertainty is a spur for gold prices

Most precious-metal stocks dropped, along with stock markets, in March 2020. They then quickly reversed that trend to soar for investors, in part because of gold’s appeal as a “safe harbour” in uncertain times. In fact, in August 2020, gold jumped to over $2,000 U.S…. Read More

Q: Pat, what do you think about the prospects for Brilliant Earth Group? It looks like it has a nice niche in jewellery. Thank you.

A: Brilliant Earth Group Inc., $17.91, symbol BRLT on Nasdaq (Shares outstanding: 9.6 million; Market cap: $1.7 billion; www.brilliantearth.com), is a direct-to-consumer retailer that aims to provide customers with the best in ethically sourced diamonds and other jewellery. The company offers a collection of premium-quality… Read More

These two precious-metal ETFs are solid

Most precious-metal stocks dropped, along with stock markets, in March 2020. They then quickly reversed that trend to soar for investors, in part because of gold’s appeal as a “safe harbour” in uncertain times. In fact, in August 2020, gold jumped to over $2,000 U.S…. Read More

Inflation fears add to their appeal

While inflation pressures appear to be rising, consumer prices have seen only modest increases so far. Still, factors leading to a sharper rise may be building. They include today’s very low interest rates and the massive spending and borrowing by governments around the world to… Read More

Not all these ‘award-winning’ ETFs are buys

Each year, major industry associations such as Lipper and Fundata produce lists of award-winning mutual funds and ETFs. Here’s a close look at a few of their top winners.
As well, please check out the Supplement on page 60 That’s where we highlight factors contributing… Read More