Gwen Preston is the founder of the Resource Maven newsletter that focuses on mining, exploration, and resource investing.In this interview, Gwen shares her fundamental thesis regarding why mining stocks and commodities will soon be rising in price as generalist investors seek out value that they will not be able to find anymore in the general equity markets.Gwen discusses her top commodity for 2019 and why she believes this commodity will perform well.She also offers a plethora of resource investment advice regarding navigating risks, assessing exploration companies, apportioning your portfolio, using the upcoming tax-loss selling season as a buying opportunity, and more.0:05 Introduction1:40 Gwen's background and the genesis of her resource investing newsletter4:46 Overcoming the initial learning curve of beginning as a resource investor8:00 How closely does Gwen's personal investment portfolio resemble her newsletter recommendations?9:17 How Gwen's portfolio is currently apportioned among the various commodities11:57 Gwen's fundamental thesis on why mining stocks and commodities will soon be rising in price14:41 Gwen's top commodity for 201917:48 Navigating current risks as mining investors22:56 Gwen's thoughts on the 2018 tax-loss selling season25:07 Would Gwen invest in an explorer that has bloated share structure if there are other positive qualities about that exploration company?29:01 Is it better for an exploration company CEO to have a geological background or a financial background?30:56 Up-and-coming mining jurisdictions that western mining investors should pay attention to34:01 How Gwen has used legal, non-insider information to capture nice, short-term profitsSign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 The content found on MiningStockEducation.com is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered personal legal or investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities or any other product. It is based on opinions, SEC filings, current events, press releases and interviews but is not infallible. It may contain errors and MiningStockEducation.com offers no inferred or explicit warranty as to the accuracy of the information presented. If personal advice is needed, consult a qualified legal, tax or investment professional. Do not base any investment decision on the information contained on MiningStockEducation.com or our videos. We may hold equity positions in or be compensated by some of the companies featured on this site and therefore are biased and hold an obvious conflict of interest. MiningStockEducation.com may provide website addresses or links to websites and we disclaim any responsibility for the content of any such other websites. The information you find on MiningStockEducation.com is to be used at your own risk. By reading MiningStockEducation.com, you agree to hold MiningStockEducation.com, its owner, associates, sponsors, affiliates, and partners harmless and to completely release them from any and all liabilities due to any and all losses, damages, or injuries (financial or otherwise) that may be incurred.