"The largest % of my investments is with corporate bonds, followed by ETFs, and finally followed by junior explorers that evolve into producers"
That sounds like a very good strategy. As you say, junior explorers can hit the jackpot, or they can go bust. But I suspect that many people have convinced themselves AVZ is a sure thing and invested far more than they can afford to lose.
AVZ Price at posting:
78.0¢ Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Held