The research behind the returns
An investment result becomes more useful when you understand the decisions that produced it.
Our Leaderboard brings together selected high-returning recommendations from VMF Research’s paid publications. Each dated update presents a selected Top 10 and examines the investment theses, changing evidence and decisions behind the results.
These selected outcomes do not show the full range of our recommendations. The figures describe individual recommendations, not the performance of a complete Model Portfolio or returns earned by subscribers. Starting dates and holding periods differ.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Investing involves risk, including loss of capital.
Latest update
Published on 3 September 2026, with prices through 2 September 2026.
Explore the latest selected results and the research behind them, including our assessment of precious metals, miners and the policy developments shaping the investment outlook.
How to read the figures
Read each update alongside its measurement date, position status and calculation notes. Open, closed and partially closed positions require different interpretations.
A large gain in one recommendation does not establish how much a complete portfolio earned. Position sizes, subsequent adjustments, other holdings and costs also matter.
Historical updates reflect the information and assessment at their stated dates. Later research may have changed the investment view or the Model Portfolio allocation.
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Paid subscribers receive the research, Model Portfolios and ongoing updates included in their chosen publication.
Read the original investment case, understand its valuation and risks, and follow the decisions to maintain, increase, reduce or close an allocation as the evidence changes.
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Disclaimer
The information provided herein is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment. It is not tailored to any specific individual or investor profile. All investments involve risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Before making any investment decisions, it is important to consider your own financial situation and risk tolerance. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided, and we disclaim any liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the information herein. Readers are advised to consult with an authorized financial intermediary before making any investment decisions.