If the POG goes up 30% by years end, that would put it to $2300. That should make SLI 30% more valuable than what ever the value is. But, if SLI goes to $20 per share by then, you would be up 1000%.
The saftey between this stock and gold, IMO is not that different. Unless you have physical gold in your hand, you may have nothing, your paper saying you own it, may be no good. With SLI, we have shares in REAL GOLD, if this remains the same with no political risk, where would be the best place to park your money?
Dont say cash, because of what may happen with devaluation of currencies.