Nick Hodge,
Publisher
Jan. 27, 2026
People were asking for selfies with Gerardo and I this week at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC).
It’s a sure sign of a bull market.
One gentleman, George from Australia, told us he watches us the same way his wife watches soap operas. He said he won’t even answer the phone for his children while he’s watching Investing in Bizarro World.
And what a bizarro world it is.
I heard that phrase mentioned a few times at the show where, as thousands of people were smiling about their portfolios inside the Vancouver Convention Centre, thousands of Iranian transplants were outside protesting the fate of their people under a violent authoritarian regime.
Even in the supposed land of the free, multiple citizens have been gunned down by masked agents of the state. I wonder if the Department of Justice will look into that monopoly on violence.
Amid the domestic and international chaos, precious metals rose to new highs in recent days as capital sought the safe haven of hard assets with no counterparty.
Silver went briefly vertical, leaping from ~$100 to ~$117 in a day. Gold leapt over $5,100.
Another gentleman, Fabian from Canada, told us his retirement account was up some 130% last year thanks to the recommendations he’s received from our newsletters.
Yet another, a gentleman whose name I forget but who flew in for the show from Kentucky, stopped me as I crossed the street to my hotel. “You’re Nick Hodge,” he said. “I love the way you tell it like it is. And the early access to private deals you’ve been getting has been amazing.”
Indeed, I’ve been calling it like I see it now for 19 years, starting my journey in this industry back in 2007, and quickly learning who governments really worked for during the global financial crisis.
Another guy, Michael from Canada, grabbed me as I was caffeinating myself between nonstop meetings. “You’re the Bizarro World guy,” he said.
I never thought of myself that way, but I suppose that's true.
As my first flight landed on the way back this morning, the gentleman across the aisle turned to me and said, “I’m Igor. I met you a few years ago at the VRIC. Are you still bullish on uranium stocks?”
I am. We helped finance a company last month called North Shore Uranium (TSX-V: NSU)(OTC: NSURF), which I mentioned during the Small Cap Uranium Panel at the show.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll sift the material we picked up at the conference in our pan and see what nuggets surface. Expect new deals from Private Placement Intel.
We’ll also provide a debriefing in the next episode of Investing in Bizarro World, which we’ve now done 350 times. Prices are rising for that in February, so take advantage now.
See below for some positivity we’ve recently received via email.
Hello Gerardo and Nick,
Thank you to both for including my question about Sirios Resources in yesterday's Bizarro World podcast.
Thank you, Gerardo, for your very helpful and thorough answer. Your explanation about the substantial investments, which both of you have in the private company OVI being integrated into Siros, "connected the dots" perfectly for me and I am sure for other subscribers as well.
I now feel comfortable with adding to my initial investment in Sirios.
I also appreciate very much your giving Bizarro World premium members advance notice and info in your December 11 podcast that you would be sending out an Alert early the next morning about a new recommendation to your Junior Resource Monthly subscribers. This enabled me (and I'm sure some of your other subscribers) to buy Sirios shares at a very good price that next morning just a few minutes after the opening bell.
Any time an advanced notice like that is possible can be very helpful.
Thanks again!
Jerry V
Hey Guys,
I just wanted to say congratulations on a terrific year! I couldn't be happier and can't stop talking about and sharing your record with friends and family. As we look to another great year, I can't wait to see the markets unfold as we sit on positions we know are far more valuable than current prices reflect!
Keep up the great work - I'm looking forward to investing alongside you on this next year's opportunities.
Mark
Nick & Gerardo,
Just wanted to thank you for your services. My portfolio has officially doubled this year for the first time ever (also at the perfect timing right before the holidays), and that’s thanks in part to a mix of your stock picks and the way you break things down.
I appreciate having your insights as we head into 2026.
Hope you and your team have a happy holiday season. Thanks again for the work you do.
Best regards,
Momoya W
Just wanted to say thank you all for what you do. I was a Dines Letter Subscriber from 2006-2009 back when I was in my early 20's. I ignored his advice to avoid margin and took such huge losses, I walked away from individual stocks for over 10 years. A few years back I decided to get back into stocks and found Nick Hodge. Last year I actually started buying back into the stock market and was able to keep pace with S&P. This year, my portfolio absolutely took off. I own around 40 stocks in this portfolio, all of which are recommended by your publications. Just wanted to let you know I am definitely seeing an ROI from my subscriptions and am very much looking forward to the years ahead. Keep up the great work!
Marshall H.
Nick & Gerardo,
First, let me thank you for your VERY thoughtful response, in Episode 349, to my question on a recommendation for my children's trusts. Your response was so much more than I was seeking and I found it to be very interesting and helpful. I could see where I could have worded my question differently...but I'm glad I didn't.
Some more details about me: I became an Underground Alpha subscriber in mid November, 2025 and have since added: Daily Profit Cycle, Private Placement Intel, Bizzaro World, Foundational Profits, Junior Resource Monthly, and most recently, Junior Resource Speculator. The two of you have introduced me to an investment segment that I have always stayed away from, but as you are so aware, this is a great time to be involved in it. Thanks for your education and recommendations.
John K.
Nick & Gerardo -
BIG thank you for taking so much time in answering my question last Thursday on Bizarro World. It was very generous of you both to devote so much time to that query and it was like getting a free seminar from the experts. Very helpful.
As a former Dines Letter subscriber who was handed off to you when Mr. Dines passed away I want to tell you I have a TON of respect for how you run your businesses. You are transparent, honest, and straightforward. You two are also the hardest working team in the business. The level of communication from you both is exceptional. I deeply appreciate that you aren’t just pumping out recommendations willy-nilly to “feed the masses” but are looking for great prospects led by great management teams. You guys strike me as a modern version of Mr. Dines and it’s nice to subscribe to a service that I feel a lot of trust with. Thank you so much for that. Plus I appreciate that you guys are having fun and aren’t afraid to drop an occasional F Bomb on the Bizarro World weekly broadcast.
I’m planning on riding along with you two until I hit my expiration date, hopefully another 20 years or so. Many thanks.
Mike J.
Call it like you see it,
Nick Hodge
Publisher, Daily Profit Cycle