Dave Erfle - Managing High-Risk Junior Mining Portfolios & Jurisdictional Risk

Описание: In this daily editorial for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, we are joined by Dave Erfle, the founder and editor of the Junior Miner Junky. As precious metals navigate a volatile range, with gold holding near $5,000 and silver around $80, Dave shares his tactical approach to portfolio management, risk mitigation, and the shifting dynamics between majors and juniors.

Key Discussion Points
Strategic Profit Taking: Dave explains his recent decision to alert subscribers to sell portions of their holdings during the parabolic spikes in gold and silver, emphasizing the importance of turning paper gains into risk-free positions.
Market Rotation: A look at how retail interest is shifting from the AI sector into the gold sector as investors seek value in miners that remain relatively cheap compared to record-high metal prices.
The Vizsla Silver Crisis: A sobering discussion on the tragic events surrounding Vizsla Silver (VZLA) in Mexico, the implications for jurisdictional risk, and how such events impact the likelihood of major buyouts in the region.
Due Diligence & Risk Management: Insights into Dave’s criteria for selecting high-risk junior plays, focusing on share structure, management longevity, and the necessity of diversification to protect against unforeseen sector shocks.

Click here to visit the Junior Miner Junky website to learn more about Dave’s investment letter - https://www.juniorminerjunky.com/


Timestamps
00:00 Gold/Silver Portfolio Management Strategies
02:11 Market Corrections and Retail Interest
04:47 Junior vs. Major Stocks
06:13 High-Risk Investments and Due Diligence
09:43 The Vizsla Silver Incident
13:30 Risk Management and Market Predictions


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