Imaru Casanova, Portfolio Manager, Gold and Precious Metals at VanEck, joins to share her views on how to value gold stocks such as gold miners and gold royalty companies. Casanova argues that with the recent run up in gold, gold stocks could be undervalued and are poised to deliver strong results and returns. This interview is a Fireside Chat and paid sponsorship on behalf of the VanEck Associates Corporation.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:24) The New Bull Market In Gold

(06:32) Investing In Gold Companies

(09:14) How To Value A Gold Company

(16:38) Cash Flow vs. Earnings?

(19:25) Gold Miners Are ~20% Discounted Relative To Gold Prices

(22:51) Specific Gold Mining Stocks

(25:36) Managing Jurisdictional Risk

(36:54) Thinking About Depreciation

(40:04) Common Mistakes When Analyzing Gold Companies

(44:38) Gold Royalty Companies

(52:06) Greenfield vs. Brownfield Projects

(58:32) Closing Thoughts on Gold Miners

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Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.