SSL YTD: +138% with todays close at 14.30. SSL/SAND is better than the metal, better than the miners, better than the vast majority of stocks, far better than bonds, and much, much better than cash. IMO, a mix of SSL and SND is a accumulate and hold proposition for years to come. There will be ups and downs; however, the ups will be much larger and longer than the downs. Great management, team, commodities, business model, and very shareholder friendly companies. Ideal investment? Could be. I know that the more and longer I invest in the Sandstorms...the better I sleep at night and the "happier" my accounts seem to be. GL and have a great weekend.