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Why Silver Wheaton Corp. Should Stay in Your Portfolio
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Cameco Corporation: How Low Could This Stock Go?
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What the Agrium Inc./Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Merger Means for Investors
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Kinross Gold Corporation or Yamana Gold Inc.: Which Is a Better Bet for Higher Gold Prices?
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Teck Resources Ltd.: Is the Rally Just Beginning for This Stock?
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3 Things You Must Know About Agrium Inc./Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Merger
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Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc. Create an Ag Giant
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Should Cameco Corporation or Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Be in Your Portfolio Today?
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Legendary Investor Stan Druckenmiller Is Increasing Commodity Exposure: Here’s Why You Should Too
Frequently Asked Questions
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Mining and mineral stocks do pose some risks investors should be aware of.
First off, the industry is highly cyclical, meaning it rises and falls with the overall economy. When the economy is doing fairly well, the market demands more minerals: buildings are going up, consumers are buying more gold, construction is consistent. When the economy falls, however, demand for minerals tends to fall with it. The cyclical nature of energy stocks makes them more volatile than, say, utilities and consumer staples.
Another risk investors should take note of is expansion. Building mines is very expensive, much more expensive than building a new corporate headquarters. In the past, mines have expanded their enterprises during strong periods of economic growth, only to launch when the economy begins to sink.
For both these reasons, it’s vital to analyze a mining company’s finances. If the company is saddled with debt, that could be an indicator it’s overextending itself, despite supposed growth.
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Mining stocks can be a great investment, however, there are some things to keep in mind before investing.
Mining stocks can be very volatile depending on economic conditions. That being said, the best Canadian mining companies have been able to generate good profit regardless of economic conditions.