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Wondering whether to get into mining or precious metals at this point? Kevin MacLean, who runs the Sentry Select Precious Metals Growth Fund and has just won a Lipper Award, took your questions.
He looks for companies that can thrive without depending on a rising gold price, and sticks to smaller-capitalization firms as opposed to giants such as Barrick Gold Corp. or Newmont Mining Corp. Read about Mr. MacLean's outlook in this article:
Kevin MacLean says more gains in store for gold
He'll was online today at noon (ET) to take your investing questions. You can reread the discussion by scrolling down and clicking on the live blog box below.
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