Sprott Physical Gold and Silver

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of February and highlight recent market action. Most CEF sectors rose, driven by tighter credit spreads and higher stocks, with EM Equity and Preferreds leading month-to-date gains. Virtus Total Return Fund's tender offer resulted in a high 31% pro-ration factor, generating a 6% annualized alpha, highlighting its generous buy-back terms.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of February and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a strong week, with most sectors in the green, driven by EM Equity and Muni sectors, and year-to-date gains in both NAVs and discounts. We take a look at why preferred CEFs have sharply outperformed their ETF counterparts last year.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Gold and silver posted significant gains in 2024, with gold up 27.47% and silver up 21.41%, continuing their bullish trends into 2025. Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on major trading partners have added volatility but supported the bullish trends in gold and silver. Gold's steady appreciation and lower volatility make it a reliable investment, while silver's higher volatility and industrial demand offer speculative opportunities.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com