The case for gold and gold miners is compelling for two reasons. First, gold can serve as a strategic hedge against inflation. Second, some top miners extract silver and other essential commodities for industrial applications. Plus, after pulling back sharply to start the year, investors are getting a chance to buy the shares of the top miners that pay dividends at reduced prices.
We screened our 24/7 Wall Street commodity database, looking for the top mining companies that pay those dependable (sometimes significant) dividends. Five top stocks make the cut, all rated Buy at top Wall Street firms.
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