(Hint: there is usually no moat) A financial advisor we work with recently arrived at our partner vault facility with thousands of pounds of silver coins in the back of his truck. For years he had been storing them across a ranch in ammo boxes. Yes, real ammo boxes. Most were buried in the ground. Others were hidden in sheds or tucked away in corners of buildings. Like many precious[...]
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Is a Gold ETF the Same as Owning Physical Gold? Not Even Close | David Morgan Interview
https://youtu.be/LwOfUKdc4n0 In this episode of the Alternative Edge Report, Olivia Voz sits down with precious metals expert David Morgan (The Morgan Report) to break down one of the biggest misconceptions in investing: Is owning a gold ETF the same as owning physical gold or silver? While ETFs may provide exposure, David explains why they are still part of the stock[...]
If Silver Hit $50 in 1980… What Is That in Today’s Dollars?
Inflation is always on the mind of us metal bugs. It comes with the territory. But lately, with the dollar softening and both stocks and metals rising together, it feels less theoretical and more urgent. When everything is going up at once, it’s usually worth stepping back and asking what’s actually happening underneath.
If You’re Calling Tops in Gold, You Don’t Own It for the Right Reason
Every time gold or silver rallies, the same question pops up: “Is this the top?” It is the wrong question. Precious metals are not growth stocks or valuation stories. They are monetary assets. Trying to pin a tidy “top” on them misunderstands what bullion is, why it exists, and how it behaves.
Exploring the “Asian Guy” Enigma: Basel III Claims & the Silver Market Shift – Part 2
Continuing our investigation into the mysterious “Asian Guy” phenomenon, Part 2 looks at claims around Basel III regulations: how complying with these newer banking rules reportedly favor physical precious metals over paper positions and could affect silver markets.