Depends on what you're looking for. Let's face it, junior mining companies are not the ideal foundation of a portfolio. Junior mining companies by definition have a great deal of uncertainty attached to them. I see it as a challenge to find the right ones. If I buy ten mines out of which seven go bankrupt and three hit bonanza, I'll be satisfied. It all depends on what your risk profile is and your horizon. If you aim to make a stable income out of it, buy Government bonds. Oh, and I'm not talking US.