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iShares S&P/TSX Gb Base MetalsXBM.TOTOP PICKJul 20, 2017
Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.
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Not a core holding, more of a satellite in your sleeve of real assets. Expect volatility, so position size matters. Helps diversify, while taking advantage of real growth in AI without the high valuations and tech volatility.
Sector has run, but it's just getting started.
The recession for copper ended back in October 2022. If we can take out just above $4, that would confirm the series of higher highs and lows, which is the definition of an uptrend. That's what we should expect to see if we're actually starting a new 3-5 year bull market.
He'd be looking to add. When equities lead the commodities higher, that's really bullish. If it takes out its level from the start of the year, that would be very positive, telling us it's going to test highs from 2022.
He really likes the copper space. See his Top Picks.
Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Gold is the cheapest it has been by historical standards. A good choice for general exposure. Good value and provides global exposure to base metals. The sector is highly cyclical. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
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Likes base metals, as they're cyclical and sensitive to the economic upturn. Fee is 60 basis points for a diversified mix. Holds BHP, Rio Tinto, First Quantum, and FCX. Volatile, so a 5-10% swing either way is very normal. He owns MXI, in US funds which he prefers, and is only 46 basis points. Great area with the recovery, inflation, and commodity prices moving higher.
Terry Shaunessy(A Top Pick May 15/19, Down 18%) It got hit severely. All base metals are basically four companies. We haven't had a metal cycle in quite a while. The catalyst will be when the US dollar stops being so high and also shortages occur.
Terry Shaunessy
A basket of all the base metal stocks out there. They have a pretty long downtrend that starts in 2011, and it is just starting to poke its head above a shorter-term break. There are no guarantees, but if we are going to get this pro-growth move, base metals are going to be part of that. Thinks this is a double and a low risk by going to the basket.