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Lobo Tiggre: Why There's Not A Single Gold Mining Stock I Would Buy Today

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Macro / Market Regime

  • Gold has fallen ~25–30% from its January peak, described as a large drawdown (also framed as “5600 to 4000” to illustrate the magnitude).
  • Despite the pullback, the guest argues the long-term value proposition for gold and silver remains strong, driven by:
    • Central bank buying
    • “DDAollarization” / reserve diversification themes
    • An inflation/debasement narrative (compared to a Weimar Republic–type cycle, but to a lesser extent)
  • Gold is described as being at a “critical moment”:
    • It could rebound and behave bullishly if recovery is sustained
    • Or it could break down further, potentially to levels he’d consider extremely cheap
  • He notes gold’s correction is worse than 2011 and worse than 1980 (as historical reference points), but adds that it has been recovering as they speak.

Key Price Levels / Targets Mentioned

  • “No-brainer” gold price: sub $3,000
    • Explicitly framed as the level he’d want to buy if reached.
    • Implied framing: reaching this would mean >50% drawdown from current levels, relative to worst-case drawdown comparisons after 1980/2011.
  • Upside comparison level: if gold recovers back over $5,000
    • This would shift the technical/historical comparison versus 1980 and 2011.
  • Uranium (spot reference): ~$85, flat
    • He argues long-term contract prices have continued rising while spot lags.

Gold: Contrarian Stance vs “FOMO”

  • He calls himself fundamentalist, not chartist, but still uses chart levels for timing.
  • He explicitly says he does not invest based on hope—he expects either outcome is possible right now.
  • He cautions that if gold/precious metal stocks decline further, investors should avoid chasing during uncertainty.

Central Bank Buying: Durability Argument

  • Central bank buying is framed as durable, with net flows still positive (referencing World Gold Council).
  • He suggests it’s difficult to model sovereign behavior daily, but argues:
    • There’s no hard limit as long as someone will exchange fiat for gold
    • The US dollar remains the #1 reserve currency, implying diversification potential but not a “dry-up” in demand

Gold Miners: Value vs Risk Framing

  • Gold miners are described as “dirt cheap” versus gold producers’ economics.
  • However, even “solid profitable producers” can still fall further if gold drops.
  • Miners are referenced as down ~40–60% from their January peak (sentiment/positioning reference).
  • He emphasizes additional risk factors beyond the metal:
    • Market reversals (examples cited including 2020 and 2008, plus a 1987 reference as secondhand context)
    • Broad risk-off events that can hit miners even if the long-term thesis is correct

Portfolio Construction / Investing Framework

  • Barbell approach (explicit methodology)
    • Build a small basket of “best of the best” blue-chip names (lower risk; less “tenbagger” upside)
    • Pair with higher-risk “10-bagger” shots (explorers/developers)
    • Goal: make money on both ends if correct; if wrong, the heavy end protects downside while mistakes are liquidated
  • Tranching / timing stance
    • When asked about buying a “tunch” now vs multiple tranches on drawdowns:
      • He says he wouldn’t buy a single one of the gold/silver stocks today, to avoid FOMO if gold can fall more.
  • Options-based risk management idea (oil section)
    • For oil stocks, he prefers selling puts rather than chasing:
      • If peace breaks out and stocks rise: he keeps premium
      • If stocks drop: he gets assigned at his desired lower price
  • “PPSS / pre-production sweet spot” strategy (framework + stats)
    • He cites PPSS as his most successful strategy: buying around the pre-production sweet spot.
    • Quantitative claims:
      • From a construction decision to first pour/first plate/first production, outcomes tend to be about a double
      • Typical timeline is ~2 years
      • Presented as one of the most reliable patterns in resource speculation
    • He references a free report: “PPSS”

Silver

  • Silver is framed as:
    • Having sold off more than gold
    • Still supported by industrial use cases
    • Potentially a “win-win” because industrial demand can add drivers beyond silver’s monetary role
  • A key acknowledged risk is political risk, especially Mexico.
  • Mexico stance:
    • He previously sold all Mexico plays before “recent troubles”
    • Notes some companies have gained permits (including open pit projects), aligning with deliverables he wanted
    • Still cautious, referencing a negative event (“visa massacre”)
    • He has not started buying Mexico again, but may reconsider if stability persists

Oil & Copper (Commodity / Macro Interplay)

  • The period is framed as involving a major commodity supply flow disruption (oil), with war restarting and inventory drawdowns.
  • He says oil longs were compelling earlier during price weakness, but now avoids chasing after the rebound over the last week or two.
  • Explicit inverse trade relationship
    • Oil and copper traded inversely
    • His “highest confidence call” is in copper space
    • He cites day-to-day mirroring behavior (oil surged ~9% one day, then ~3% the next while copper moved down strongly)
  • Copper outlook
    • Near-term bearish case
      • War could be inflationary, prompting Fed throttling
      • War causes demand destruction (bad for copper)
    • Mid/long-term bullish case
      • Structural supply constraints are vast
      • He expects markets may overreact, pushing copper into oversold territory (potential buying opportunity)

Uranium (Niche but Emphasized)

  • He’s increasingly bullish on uranium, comparing it to copper’s setup.
  • Facts/claims:
    • Spot ~ $85, flat since a “silly surge in January”
    • Long-term contract price has ratcheted upward with no retreat
    • Belief: spot price must catch up to contract pricing
    • Spot has been consistently below contract since January
    • Expected next big move in spot is upward, creating a “coil spring” effect for uranium stocks
  • He dismisses other “niche metals” (e.g., tungsten, antimony) because they can be dominated by single-mine supply swings and political decisions.

Explicit Recommendations / Cautions

  • Gold / miners
    • Do not chase now; he expects investors could potentially buy much lower if gold breaks down further
    • He acknowledges sustained recovery would be bullish, but does not claim certainty that “the bottom is in”
  • Oil
    • Do not chase after a rebound
    • Prefer selling puts for entry or premium collection
  • Copper
    • Expects copper stocks may offer a buying opportunity given the oil/copper inverse dynamic
  • Uranium
    • Sees potential for rerating based on spot/contract divergence, but avoids certainty (“pounding the table”)

Disclosures / Disclaimers Mentioned

The podcast includes a general disclaimer:

  • Not investment advice
  • No offer/solicitation to buy or sell securities
  • Views are those of the host/guest
  • Guests are not compensated
  • Forward-looking statements entail risk
  • Listeners should do their own research and consult a licensed financial advisor
  • Additional disclosures/risk factors referenced via website (Cedar Plus)

Instruments / Tick ers / Assets Mentioned

  • Gold (spot implied; also discussed via long-term contract price concept)
  • Silver
  • Oil: Brent and WTI
  • Copper (“Dr. Copper”)
  • Uranium (spot and long-term contract price)
  • Niche commodities: tungsten, antimony
  • Equities / company & ticker:
    • Palisades Gold Corp. — ticker: PAI (Toronto Venture Exchange)
  • No specific gold miner or copper company tickers were named in the provided subtitles.

Methodologies / Frameworks Explicitly Shared

Barbell Investing (Nasim Taleb-style)

Allocate across:

  • Blue chips / lower risk “heavy end”
  • High-risk / high-upside “10-bagger” shots on the other end

If wrong: liquidate mistakes; the heavy end protects downside.

PPSS — Pre-Production Sweet Spot

Target the stage around:

  • Construction decision → first pour/plate/production

Claimed pattern stats:

  • Often ~2 years
  • Often approximately ~2x (about a double) from decision to first production
  • Presented as among the most reliable resource speculation patterns

Options Entry Discipline (Oil)

Use selling puts instead of chasing:

  • Collect premium
  • Get assigned at a desired lower price if the stock falls

Presenter / Source Names

  • Lobo Tiggre — guest (“seasoned financial analyst and founder of the independent speculator”)
  • Stein — host
  • Palisades Gold Corp. and Made in America Gold Corp. referenced as sponsors/companies (no additional individual presenters named)

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