Editor's note: "Be early, be right, and be positioned before the headlines hit," our friend Nick Hodge, co-founder of Digest Publishing, often says.
Sticking to that investment strategy is especially crucial today amid a recent shift in the metals space involving governments around the world making "critical metals" a national priority.
In today's Masters Series, Nick explains why maintaining a strong supply of critical metals is paramount to our energy, our economy, and our future – including how you can capitalize on this trend...
The World Just Woke Up to Critical Metals – Here's What That Means for You
It happened slowly, then all at once.
For years, hardly anyone paid attention to "critical metals" like uranium, lithium, or antimony.
Governments were asleep at the wheel. Wall Street didn't care. And if you told someone you were investing in small-cap mining stocks, they'd usually just nod politely and change the subject.
Now? Everything's changed.
In just the past few months, we've seen a shift unlike anything I've witnessed in my career.
Governments are making critical minerals a national priority. Megafunds from Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Wall Street are pouring billions into resource investments.
And I'm hearing from people – doctors, neighbors, and old friends – who never used to ask about gold, silver, or uranium. Now, they want to know if they're too late.
Let me walk you through what's going on, why it matters, and how we've positioned ourselves to benefit from it...
I've been talking about energy transition metals for years. But until recently, it felt like I was shouting into the wind. Most of the time, people didn't get it – or didn't care.
But now, it's different. All of a sudden, everyone is awake to the fact that you can't run data centers, build electric vehicles, or transition to renewable energy without a steady supply of metals.
Governments are catching on. Institutions are getting aggressive. And juniors – the small companies that find and develop these resources – are finally getting the attention they deserve.
What's wild is that it's not just lithium or uranium or copper. It's a broad recognition that the world needs secure, diversified, domestic sources of critical minerals.
At the same time, people are starting to realize that these materials aren't just industrial inputs. They're strategic assets. If the U.S. doesn't control them, we don't control our energy, our economy, or our future.
That's a big deal. And it's like Christmas morning for people with expertise in the space...
My team and I were early on uranium and antimony. We were talking about these themes when most investors were chasing meme stocks.
We're not momentum chasers. We don't pile in after something has already run higher. That's not how you make real returns. We put our capital to work early – when the story is still under the radar, when the valuations are still attractive, and when the real gains are still in front of us.
That's the core of our entire investing strategy: Be early, be right, and be positioned before the headlines hit.
Look at what happened with uranium... For years, nobody cared. Now, everyone's scrambling to get exposure. Uranium prices have surged. Governments are announcing new nuclear policies. Utilities are locking in supply contracts. And folks who invested in publicly traded uranium stocks are sitting on massive gains.
Just take a look at the Global X Uranium Fund (URA), which has dramatically outperformed the S&P 500 Index over the past five years...
It's the same story with antimony. It's a critical metal for defense, energy, and batteries. It has been on the government's radar for a while, but only now is it starting to attract real capital. We've been investing in the space for years.
That's not luck. That's our process.
What we're seeing now isn't just another short-term trend. This isn't hot money chasing the next shiny object. This is a structural, global realignment of capital into natural resources.
And the big players are making big moves.
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is raising $20 billion for energy transition and resource investments. The Saudis launched a $3 billion fund. Abu Dhabi is putting money to work. And sovereign wealth funds are waking up to the fact that if they want to control their own destinies, they need to control the metals.
This is serious capital. It's not day traders or the Reddit meme stock crowd. It's Wall Street, central banks, and nation states.
We've been beating this drum the whole time... And now the band is finally marching.
I was speaking with a doctor friend of mine the other day. He's a smart guy who reads all of the financial newspapers. He knows what I do, and he asked me...
Nick, it seems like you've been right. I see gold and silver up. I see uranium up. But I feel like I missed it. Is it too late?
"No, you haven't missed it," I told him. "Not even close."
Sure, some of these stocks have moved. But there are plenty of juniors – early-stage explorers and developers – that are still incredibly cheap. These are the companies that offer 3 times, 5 times, or even 10 times potential if they hit.
And right now, they're not pricing in what's coming. Not even close.
We've seen this before. The early part of a commodity bull market is always quiet. The producers move first, then the developers, and then finally, the juniors. When the crowd shows up, they go after the cheapest stocks they can find – and that's when things really take off.
We're in that window now. We're not late. We're early. And you still have time to get yourself positioned.
I've been investing in natural resources for more than 15 years. I've seen bull markets, bear markets, and everything in between.
But what we're seeing now is something different entirely.
The investment world just woke up to the importance of metals. Governments, institutions, and everyday investors are all reaching the same conclusion: You can't build the future without controlling the materials it runs on.
This is a massive opportunity. Not just because prices are going up, but because capital is finally moving in the right direction.
And if you've been watching from the sidelines, wondering if you missed it? You didn't. In fact, you're right on time.
Regards,
Nick Hodge
Editor's note: This isn't the only opportunity right now...
Behind closed doors, the U.S. government is currently using taxpayer funds to buy shares of select stocks – and sending them surging hundreds of percent.
On Tuesday, November 18, resource legend Rick Rule is going on camera with a special guest to reveal which companies could be next in line. Plus, he'll share a free stock pick just for tuning in. Get the full details here...