--- title: "Heiko Ihle of H.C. Wainwright, TipRanks' Top-Rated Analyst, Declares That Investment Bargains Remain in Metals Markets" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285944080.md" description: "Heiko Ihle, a top-rated analyst at H.C. Wainwright, asserts that despite recent price drops in metals due to the Iran war, investment opportunities remain in the metals markets. He highlights stocks in gold, uranium, and other metals as potential bargains. Ihle maintains a bullish outlook, emphasizing the strong performance of metal stocks and their importance in manufacturing. His top picks include Gold Royalty (GROY) and Uranium Energy (UEC), both of which have significant upside potential despite recent price declines. Ihle's success rate is 75%, with an average return of 72.30%." datetime: "2026-05-11T12:30:29.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/285944080.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285944080.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/285944080.md) --- # Heiko Ihle of H.C. Wainwright, TipRanks' Top-Rated Analyst, Declares That Investment Bargains Remain in Metals Markets The price of various metals, such as gold and silver, may have been dented by the Iran war, but TipRanks' top-rated analyst says investment bargain opportunities can still be mined in various metals markets. ### Claim 55% Off TipRanks - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks Heiko Ihle, five-star TipRanks-rated analyst at H.C. Wainwright, has rated metal stocks across a range of sectors including gold, uranium, antimony and copper. In recent months, these stocks have benefited from soaring prices. Investors continue looking at them as safe havens during geopolitical and economic turmoil and because of their fundamental role in the manufacturing of in-demand products such as semi-conductor chips, electric vehicles, nuclear power and defense. Unfortunately, the Iran war has punctured those previously surging prices. The gold price has dropped in part because of concerns that interest rates might have to rise to combat increased inflation, while rocketing oil prices have raised questions around supply chain costs, the strength of the global economy, and longer-term demand drivers. But Ihle remains bullish on his sectors. "The current metals markets have been extremely strong, with many stock prices increasing sharply as well. Some investors believe it is too late to find bargains. In our view, however, this environment actually provides new investment opportunities which we elect to follow going forward," he said. Let's look at a selection of Ihle's main metal picks. ## **Gold Royalty (GROY)** The gold-focused royalty company invests in mining operations in the Americas. Shares of GROY are down 19.4% over the last 3 months but have risen 136% over the last 12 months. On TipRanks, the stock has a consensus price target of $6.19, implying an upside of 71.40%. It recently posted record revenues of $15.6 million for 2025 and said that Gold Equivalent Ounces (GEOs) are forecasted to increase to between 28,000 and 34,000 in 2030, representing peer-leading growth of over 490%. Ihle, who has a Buy rating on the stock and a price target that he recently raised from $6.75 to $7.75, highlights M&A opportunities. - _It should be noted that risks to the stock's valuation and future performance include any inabilities of the operators of the properties underlying GROY's royalties to achieve planned production estimates; technical difficulties; and macroeconomic developments._ ## **Uranium Energy (UEC)** This company is involved in the exploration, pre-extraction, extraction, and processing of uranium and titanium concentrates in the United States, Canada, and Paraguay. Its stock is down 4.7% over the last three months, compared with a 174.1% hike over the last 12 months. UEC stock has a consensus price target of $21.58, implying upside of 42.37%. Uranium prices have hit multi‑year highs, with tight global supply and renewed interest in nuclear power expected to drive the company's performance. Ihle has a Buy rating on the stock and recently upped his price target to $26.75 from $26.50. "We continue to maintain our view that U.S.-sourced uranium should ultimately warrant a premium based on ongoing geopolitical risk factors," he said. - _It should be noted that risks to the stock's valuation and future performance include development activities not producing anticipated results; labor disputes; changes to government regulations; weather and changes in demand for nuclear power._ ## **Top Wall Street Analysts** Ihle, who focuses on the Basic Materials sector, is positioned in first place in the TipRanks list of top Wall Street Analysts. He has a success rate of 75% and an average return of 72.30%. His best rating, which was made in January 2025, was placed on Avino Silver & Gold (ASM). Over 12 months, investors who followed Ihle's rating would have seen a 586.8% return on the stock. 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