I believe you are right about the possible shift of money into this sector. We have never had a bull market in the precious metals in the context of the current on-line investor surge, and the new internet technology.
Can you imagine what the big producers could do in terms of stock performance if the metals behave, and they get investors attention? I am, of course dreaming, but who is to say that we won't get the same lofty multiple price increases that the dot.coms have enjoyed, in large part due to the on-line, and momentum "investing"?
Even Louis Ruckeyser, the venerable gold-despiser, had some kind comments for the sector, in last night's Wall Street Week program.
With regard to the juniors, a few did move, as you noticed. High River gold, e.g., up $.35 for the day. The PGM group (including juniors) have been in their own mini bull market already.
Regards
Dan |