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Financial Sense Advisors, Inc.

CIK:0001358828
Investment Adviser
$425M AUM
141 holdings
San Diego, CA, US
Founded:1996
13 employees
Latest filing:Jun 30, 2025

Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. is an independent investment advisory firm headquartered in San Diego, CA. Founded in 1996 (originally as Puplava Financial Services, Inc.), the firm provides wealth management, retirement planning, and investment services principally to individuals, high net worth individuals, and some organizations. The firm is led by founder James Puplava and employs approximately 13–15 professionals. Financial Sense Advisors is known for its focus on long-term financial planning, strategic asset management, and personalized client service.

Investment Strategy

Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. employs a diversified, long-term investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation across global equities, fixed income, commodities, and alternative assets. The firm emphasizes risk management and capital preservation tailored to each client’s objectives. Its public filings show significant holdings in ETFs, gold, technology, and energy stocks. Financial Sense builds portfolios for individuals and institutions, adjusting strategies to fit varied risk tolerances and financial goals.

Latest 13F Filing Activity

Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. filed their most recent 13F report on Jun 30, 2025 disclosing 131 equity positions and 6 options positions with a total 13F market value of $425M. The fund increased holdings in Vaneck Etf Trust, Ishares Bitcoin Trust Etf, Ishares TR among other positions. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. reduced exposure to Barrick Gold Corp., Ishares TR, Vanguard Index FDS among others.

Top Buys
G
GDXJVANECK ETF TRUST
+$8.7M
I
IBITISHARES BITCOIN TRUST ETF
+$7.8M
S
SHYGISHARES TR
+$6.6M
T
TGTTARGET CORP
+$6.4M
B
BBARRICK MNG CORP
+$5.3M
Top Sells
G
GOLDBARRICK GOLD CORP
-$5.7M
F
FLOTISHARES TR
-$4.2M
V
VOOVANGUARD INDEX FDS
-$4.0M
P
PHYSSPROTT PHYSICAL GOLD TR
-$3.8M
S
SHPROSHARES TR
-$2.8M

Top Holdings

I
IBITISHARES BITCOIN TRUST ETF
+9.2%$38.9M
V
VOOVANGUARD INDEX FDS
+8.4%$35.5M
P
PAASPAN AMERN SILVER CORP
+5.8%$24.6M
T
TSLATESLA INC
+4.4%$18.8M
G
GOOGALPHABET INC
+3.7%$15.5M

Equity Positions (131)

TickerSecurityWeightMarket ValueSharesAvg CostPriceChange (QoQ)
ISHARES BITCOIN TRUST ETF9.17%$38.9M635,966$36.82$61.21+$7.8M
VANGUARD INDEX FDS8.36%$35.5M62,451$385.46$568.03-$4.0M
PAN AMERN SILVER CORP5.79%$24.6M866,083$19.65$28.40+$234.6K
TESLA INC4.42%$18.8M59,112$229.29$317.66+$1.0M
ALPHABET INC3.66%$15.5M87,620$157.35$177.39+$2.1M

Options Positions (6)

TickerSecurityActionTypeNotional ValueContractsUnderlying PricePremium PaidChange (Contracts)Change (Value)
ISHARES SILVER TRNew
Call
$6.6M2,000$32.81$32.81+2,000+$6.6M
MICROSTRATEGY INCNew
Call
$2.0M50$404.23$404.23+50+$2.0M
ASML HOLDING N VNew
Call
$1.2M15$801.39$801.39+15+$1.2M
ISHARES BITCOIN TRUST ETFNew
Call
$918.1K150$61.21$61.21+150+$918.1K
TARGET CORPNew
Call
$493.3K50$98.65$98.65+50+$493.3K

Industry Allocation

GOLD AND SILVER ORES
+9.9%
COMMODITY CONTRACTS BROKERS & DEALERS
+9.7%
PETROLEUM REFINING
+5.1%
MOTOR VEHICLES & PASSENGER CAR BODIES
+4.4%
PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
+4.0%