I recently had the opportunity to speak with James Murphree the CEO & Economist at Murphree Investment Group, and it turned into one of those conversations that stays with you. We covered two topics that, at first glance, do not seem connected: private credit and silver. One is a 3.4 trillion dollar yield engine embedded deep inside[...]
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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.
I Got $99 Problems, but Silver Ain’t One
Markets always seem to find new ways to create stress. Stocks look expensive. Private credit is showing cracks. Liquidity is not what it used to be. Confidence is high right up until it is not. Every asset feels like it comes with fine print. Silver keeps ignoring the drama. At the end of 2024, heading into 2025, price forecasts for precious metals were already pointing higher. Gold [...]
Exploring the “Asian Guy” Enigma: What’s Behind the Flood of Silver Videos? – Part 1
There is a mysterious presence that has been posting countless videos on the precious metals markets, focusing mainly on Silver. These videos have been catching the attention of investors and online communities alike. He’s known only as the “Asian Guy,” and it raises a lot of questions—who, or even what, is behind these videos and what is their ultimate[...]
Tech Is a Bubble, Private Credit Is the New Subprime, and Gold Is Coming Back | John Butler
Is the tech boom built on sand? Is private credit the next subprime crisis? And why are central banks quietly preparing for a return to gold?
In this eye-opening interview on The Alternative Edge Report, investment consultant and author John Butler explains why today’s financial system looks dangerously similar to past fiat currency failures and why history suggests gold always returns at the end of the cycle.
2026 Gold and Silver Outlook. Still Just Getting Started
Gold did not quietly tiptoe through 2025. It sprinted. A sixty percent move, countless new highs, and nonstop coverage from major institutions have pushed the metal straight into the mainstream. What used to be a niche conversation is now a headline conversation.
Gold’s Surge, Silver’s Upside: Peter Boockvar Says the Bull Market Isn’t Done
In this episode of The Alternative Edge Report, host Olivia Voz sits down with Peter Boockvar, Chief Investment Officer of One Point BFG Wealth Partners, to break down what is really driving gold, silver, and the broader metals market right now.