Rick Rule, founder and CEO of Rule Investment Media, discusses the current state and future of the metals and commodity markets with host Tom Bodrovics. Rule highlights the psychological and strategic considerations for investors in these markets, noting that while the market has significant potential, it may also experience volatility and corrections.

He shares his personal strategy of selling 25% of his junior mining investments to secure profits and reduce downside risk, while reinvesting in physical gold and other high-quality assets. Rule emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s psychological tolerance for risk and market volatility, drawing from his extensive experience in the industry.

Rick also discusses the current dynamics in the silver market, attributing recent dislocations to logistical issues rather than a systemic crisis. He expresses his belief in the long-term potential of precious metals, driven by factors such as inflation and geopolitical instability.

Mr. Rule also touches on the challenges facing the mining industry, including rising capital costs, permitting issues, and increasing social rents. Additionally, Rule critiques the involvement of governments in natural resource investments, arguing that governments are typically poor investors and that regulatory reforms and tax code changes could stimulate investment in the U.S.

Rick also shares his optimism about the oil and gas sector, viewing it as a hated but potentially lucrative investment opportunity. Throughout the discussion, Rule stresses the importance of fundamental analysis and a long-term perspective in investing, while also acknowledging the potential for short-term market manipulations.

He concludes by promoting his new venture, Battle Bank, which aims to provide financial services to natural resource investors, and his website, Rule Investment Media, where he offers personalized rankings of natural resource stocks.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:34 – Market Psychology Strategy
00:03:48 – Historical Bull Lessons
00:05:49 – Portfolio Rebalancing Rules
00:13:00 – Market Crash Impacts
00:16:08 – Silver Lease Dislocations
00:26:00 – Silver Price Outlook
00:27:43 – Gold-Silver Ratio Debate
00:33:02 – Mining Cost Challenges
00:35:40 – Government Mining Stakes
00:43:20 – US Policy Reforms
00:48:06 – Gold/Oil Market Signals
00:55:55 – Concluding Thoughts

Guest Links:
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Website: https://ruleinvestmentmedia.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuleInvestmentMedia
Classroom: https://ruleclassroom.com

Rick Rule has dedicated his entire adult life to many aspects of natural resources securities investing. Besides the knowledge and experience gained in a long and focused career, he has a global network of contacts in the natural resources and finance sectors.

Mr. Rule is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and is regularly interviewed for radio, television, print, and online media outlets concerning natural resources investment and industry topics. Prominent natural resources-oriented newsletters and advisories frequently quote him. Mr. Rule and his team have expertise in many resource sectors, including agriculture, alternative energy, forestry, oil and gas, mining, and water.