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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 55 MIN

When to Bet Big on Junior Mining Stocks with Investor Erik Wetterling

from Mining Stock Education · host Bill Powers

Resource sector investor Erik Wetterling (a.k.a. The Hedgeless Horseman) shares insights about current conditions in gold and silver equities, market corrections, jurisdictional risk, and how he sizes positions. Erik shares his perspective of risk/reward set-ups and when he bets big on undervalued junior mining stocks. Furthermore, Erik discusses market psychology, volatility, some stock picks and what he looks for in a quality junior mining stock opportunity. 0:00 Intro 1:04 Market Correction After VRIC: Staying Fully Invested & Value Shuffling 2:46 Why Juniors Still Look Cheap: Patience, Boredom, and the ‘Wall of Worry’ 4:23 Sentiment Whiplash: Buying Misery vs. Hot Metals Markets 7:21 Beyond Gold & Silver: Copper, Nickel, and Macro Uncertainty (AI, Economy) 9:39 How to Play Base Metals: Producers vs. Developers + The Importance of Teams 12:29 Conference Circuit: First Vancouver Trip, PDAC Plans, and Why Events Matter Again 15:11 PDAC Talk Preview: Psychology, Volatility, and Being Comfortable Looking Stupid 18:03 Filtering the Noise: Social Media, Discipline, and Holding a 2-Year Thesis 22:12 Technicals vs. Fundamentals: Charts as Entertainment, Position Size as the Real Tool 25:58 People Matter: Evaluating CEOs, Communication, and Execution Ability 27:03 Why ‘Good People’ Beat ‘Hidden Gems’ in Mining Investing 28:50 Due Diligence Shortcuts: Third-Party Validation & Knowing What Success Looks Like 29:43 Vision Matters: 1–3 Year Roadmaps and 10-Year Mine Plans 31:19 People vs. Project: When the Asset Speaks for Itself 33:32 Low-Maintenance, Long-Term Portfolios (and Why People Matter More Over Time) 34:42 Jurisdictional Risk Spotlight: Mexico After the Tragedy 38:22 Positioning Through Metal Cycles: Invest Like It’s a Perpetual Bear Market 41:34 Concentration & Conviction: No Hard Rules on Position Size 45:01 Qualitative vs Quantitative Conviction: Choosing the Right Team Over ‘Cheap’ Numbers 49:06 Top Pick Breakdown 51:32 Wrap-Up, Where to Follow Erik’s website: https://www.thehedgelesshorseman.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE’s owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

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