AUS
NZ
UK
CA
USA
FRA
GER
ESP
ITA
NLD
PRT
SWE
GRC
IND
POL
BRA
ZAF
RUS
CHN
UAE
Highlights
- Mining stocks, on occasion, can hedge against inflation
- NGEX has increased a whopping 563 per cent in a year
- AFM has ballooned 122 per cent in a year
The S&P/TSX Venture Metals & Mining (Industry) Index has sunk 9.72 per cent year-to-date (YTD). However, some of its constituents have performed better than others.
Investing in these stocks provides the opportunity to participate in the commodities market without actually buying the physical commodity.
Let’s look at five TSXV-listed metal and mining stocks that make for an interesting watch in May.
NGEx Minerals Ltd (TSXV:NGEX)
The NGEX stock was at C$3.65 at market close on Thursday, April 28. The stock seems to have seen sustained notable growth, increasing a whopping 563 per cent in a year.
On a YTD basis, it has gained 97 per cent. NGEX’s 52-week low of C$0.52 was in April 2021 and it is currently up 602 per cent compared to that.
Its 52-week high of C$4.22 came in April this year.
Critical Elements Lithium Corporation (TSXV:CRE)
A lithium stock, CRE closed Thursday at C$1.47. It is up 22.5 per cent in nine months.
In 2022, it has spiked nearly six per cent. Over the past 30 days it has gained almost 15 per cent.
Considering lithium’s importance to EVs and the future of the automobile industry, CRE may be a growth stock in the long run. However, how the company performs in the future remains to be seen.
Amex Exploration Inc (TSXV:AMX)
AMX closed at C$1.47 Thursday. AMX has risen about 23 per cent in nine months but is in the red YTD by C$1.37 per cent.
Its 52-week high of C$2.87 came in March this year. Amex has a market cap of C$292 million and its stock seems to be a little volatile.
Also read: BTE, FCU, SVI, YRI & WELL: 5 cheap TSX retirement stocks
New Found Gold Corp (TSXV:NFG)
NFG ended Thursday’s trade at C$8.71. It is up 28 per cent in a year and over 15 per cent in the last month.
While its YTD return is a loss of three per cent it has increased three per cent week-to-date. The stock is currently trading almost 36 per cent below its 52-week high of C$13.50.
Also read: SLI, SGML, LI, FL & RCK: 5 TSXV lithium stocks to hold for 5 years
Alphamin Resources Corp (TSXV:AFM)
Alphamin’s stock stood at C$1.38 at the end of the trading day Thursday.
The stock has generally been on a growth trajectory over the past one year, its one-year low of C$0.57 being in April 2021 and it one-year high of C$1.45 coming in April this year.
AFM has ballooned 122 per cent in a year and gained 47 per cent year-to-date.
It has a market cap of C$1.75 billion and a price-to-earning ratio of 29.4
Also read: TAL, AFE, PSH, QRC & QUIS: 5 dirt-cheap penny stocks to consider in May
Image description:
Bottom line
On a year-to-date basis, these stocks outperformed their index – the S&P/TSX Venture Metals & Mining (Industry) Index. NGEX and AFM seem to be on a comparatively higher growth trajectory.
Mining stocks, on occasion, can hedge against inflation. However, before investing in any equity, much homework needs to be done about the company and sector.
Also read: How does current inflation compare to 1970s stagflation?
Please note, the above content constitutes a very preliminary observation based on the industry, and is of limited scope without any in-depth fundamental valuation or technical analysis. Any interest in stocks or sectors should be thoroughly evaluated taking into consideration the associated risks.
