Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM-T)

Perhaps the best gold operator. They delivered an excellent quarter last week and operate at low costs. They definitely benefit from high gold prices.

Nice beat on recent earnings announcement. $600M in free cashflow. 3% higher production. Importantly, 3-6% lower costs than market expected. Very important that they maintained guidance for projects. Not cheap at 23x 2026 earnings.

Gold will keep working if clarity doesn't come from the US administration. Risk is that you get something that's necessary and sufficient from them; clarity and good policy would cause gold to fall off a lot, and the rest of the market will rally. Don't add here.

Gold's done well. She typically doesn't invest in commodity sectors. If you want gold exposure, one preference has always been AEM for its low-political-risk regions, growing mining operations, and good execution by very good management. Performed very well long-term over the cycle.

It's great that it's run up and is a significant portion of a portfolio. It's provided great diversification. Absolutely don't buy more, do not chase. If you own it, let it run.

We believe quite strongly in the gold sector right now, and AEM still looks good. We would be comfortable buying some at current levels. 
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Best in class, the best gold producer, and he's bullish gold, which has taken over from cryptos.

Likes that about 90% of mines are in Canada, with rest being in geopolitical-positive environments. Strong management team are good allocators of capital. Stock's done so well, hard to find entry for new clients; a function of the price of gold and flight to safety. 

His favourite gold senior. His guess is that in the next month or so, Trump's going to roll back a lot of stuff and the economy will be better. So areas like gold are going to sell off.

Ranks #1 in the head-to-head battles. Doing the best out of all the Canadian stocks right now. Trending up, and gold has broken through $3000. Continues to outperform, hasn't seen a 3-box reversal at all. Yield is 1.54%.

Likes gold, and this is a good way to play. Excellent management, prudent and disciplined use of capital. Good assets. 12 varied mines in low-political-risk jurisdictions. Low cost. Increases to dividend were paused, but should resume. Close to debt-free. Sleep at night.

Bought it yesterday heading into earnings. They disappointed a bit because of rising expenses, but you can definitely buy in dips. Is still up 20% this year. They will continue to pay off debt as they buy back shares like crazy. Pays a nice dividend.

Gold is taking a big hit today, with spot gold down $36/oz. AEM Q4 EPS of $1.26 beat estimates of $1.16; revenue of $2.22B marginally missed estimates. EBITDA of $1.33B matched estimates. Margins were a record on good cost control. 847,000 ounces were produced in Q4 with all-in costs at $1,316. Mines performed well. Production guidance was steady, but this is likely the company being conservative. Net debt is now very low and the company is in excellent financial shape going forward. Shares slipped a bit but are up 127% in a year and we would be comfortable with the quarter and outlook.
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One of his go-to names in the sector. Trades at a premium because it has perhaps the lowest geopolitical risk of any producer. Valuation is too rich.