Thanks for getting back to me. It's really helpful discussing these subjects with people who know more that I do. I sometimes worry about the fragility of small funds as well. I've read a bit about the subject, and my general impression is that anything below $25 million is in danger of being closed...

@Smith1776 I've got another question for you on the subject of the ETF you've picked (VCNS). I've checked it out and it's a pretty small ETF with only CAD36.8M. I've started reading more on ETFs and their advantages and disadvantages (including this forum, where people talk about safety of an ETF vs...

@Smith1776 May I ask you how you got to the point of picking these particular securities? Since you've done a lot of investigation, what were other front runners for you that you've considered? I've seen your other, older, post with different ETFs - you decided against those? Also, why not physical ...

Thank you for your reply! If I understand correctly, currently your portfolio is 1/3 physical gold/silver and 2/3 cash, all of which is held in a regular, taxable account. Yes, something to that extent. I wouldn't call what I've got currently "a portfolio" as really it's just cash and gold...

Hi everyone, I'm new here and new to investing. Not young though, and need advice / help. Not sure if I need to go and hire an advisor, but figured I'll ask here since PP seems like something I believe in and reading the forum shows the wealth of knowledge of members. Here is my situation. I'm from ...