Investing options are often so vast and confusing, one opts to make no decision over making the wrong decision. This is one of the many reasons I like and recommend owning precious metals as a necessary addition to everyone’s investment matrix. No one can argue the efficacy of that statement.

It’s unambigous…and truthful.


“Every investor should own precious metals”

A bold statement, no doubt…but one I’ll stand by.

The real question is not should physical precious metals be apart of a diversified investment portfolio, but when to go “heavy” on the metals, which metals, whether to use leverage, among others are the more pertinent questions….and where it gets a little confusing once again.

But the base line question…”Are physical precious metals a good investment for me?”…has been answered.

Why Are Precious Metals a Good Investment?

Over the coming weeks, I will write on all these topics and more but suffice it to say…

Physical Precious Metals are Good Investment because..

    Can be a hedge against inflation
    Can be a hedge against falling dollar
    Can be a hedge against falling real estate values
    Can never go to “zero” …has intrinsic value
    Can be leveraged for greater rate of return
    Can be traded long or short so money can be made regardless of market conditions
    Can be a better option if stock, bond, real estate, and other markets are too risky

I could go on and on why owning physical gold (not gold futures or other derivatives…I’m talking about the actual gold bullion) or other precious metal is a fantastic option…especially now in our current global financial crisis.

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned!

Rob K. Blake