What Investors Need to Know About Franco-Nevada Corporation Stock

Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE: FNV)is a gold streamingcompany that operates in the niche precious metals industry, which includes fellow giants Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM)and Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD). While it's the youngest of this gold and silver streaming stock trio, it's also the biggest.

However, relative size isn't the only factor that separates Franco-Nevada from the pack. Here's what investors need to know before buying its stock.