David Erfle’s Current Gold Stock Approach and Exit Strategy Explained

David Erfle’s Current Gold Stock Approach and Exit Strategy Explained

From Mining Stock Education by Bill Powers

June 23, 2026 · 28 min

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David Erfle discusses his current gold stock strategy and the psychology needed for successful junior mining speculation.

Pro mining investor David Erfle of JuniorMinerJunky.com explains his current gold stock strategy and the needed psychology of a successful junior mining speculator. Erfle argues his prior “buy the boredom” message still applies, describing recent weakness as a sentiment washout with the gold miner’s bullish percentage index hitting zero for the first time since late 2015, alongside decade-low COMEX open interest—conditions he says can precede major bottoms. He contrasts investor interest in AI/SpaceX with miners’ record profits, strong margins, improved balance sheets, and cheap valuations, noting low volumes and continued disinterest. Erfle explains his approach: accumulate during capitulation, trim during parabolic “rhino horn” moves, manage exits stock-by-stock, and focus on undervalued juniors and potential buyouts He shares his portfolio performance history and a few specific examples. 00:00 Intro 00:24 Buy the Boredom 01:41 Sentiment Hits Zero 04:20 Rhino Horns and Fishing Lines 08:09 Why Miners Look Cheap 10:37 Buy Small Undervalued Juniors 12:18 Contrarian Mindset 15:43 Portfolio and Exit Plan 20:11 Risk Management Example David’s website: https://juniorminerjunky.com/…

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