Hi David,
There have been a couple stock situations which have caused significant underperformance by a couple of major ASX uranium stocks:
- Paladin Energy (PDD) which MM bought into weakness has dropped another 15-20% after bidding $1.25bn for Canadian Fission Uranium (FCU CN), the subsequent weakness in the PDN share price is frustrating but we like their strategic move in-line with our positive outlook towards uranium and nuclear energy.
- Boss Energy (BOE) which MM called down to $4 has extended its pullback to $3.80 after the CEO unloaded 70% of his holding onto the market, not a great look.
However both of these pullbacks, from top to bottom are only 33% and 38% respectively, we caught the PDN falling Kinfe a touch too soon. Uranium ETF’s are only down ~15% so it has been a tough time for the sector but we continue to regard it as a buying opportunity. The crux of your question shows the volatile nature of the sector, so positions should be sized accordingly.