Own Gold outside of the banking system.   Because ETF vehicles used for precious metal ownership are integrally tied to this system, they too are another all-too-common, yet clearly inferior approach to informed precious metal ownership. For many investors, gold...

Perhaps the most profound psychological driver of gold investment is its reputation as a safe haven. Throughout history, during wars, economic collapses, and periods of inflation and deflation, people instinctively shift their assets into gold. This behavior is driven...

What good is paper wealth when it all collapses?   The value of paper assets depends on the stability of a financial system. When a system collapses, it can become worthless. For this reason, those concerned about financial instability often diversify into real...