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February 6, 2024 Original Analysis

Exter’s Inverted Pyramid of Risk

In the landscape of economic foresight, John Exter, a distinguished hard money advocate and former precious metals expert for The Fed, offers a model that resonates with the principles upheld here at SchiffGold. Developed in the 1970s, Exter’s Inverted Pyramid of Risk remains as relevant as ever, especially in assessing assets through the lens of […]

March 13, 2023 Original Analysis

If You Can’t Hold It, It’s Not Really Yours

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank reminds us of a very important truth — if you can’t hold it in your hand, you don’t really own it. That’s why it’s wise to hold at least some of your wealth in hard assets like gold and silver that are in your direct possession […]

February 24, 2023 Friday Gold Wrap

Why Gold? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap Feb. 24, 2023

Why should you own gold in your investment portfolio? In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap podcast, host Mike Maharrey talks about some reasons to own gold, including its historical wealth-preserving qualities and its role as a safe haven. He also talks about a new buzzword central bankers and politicians are using to make […]

January 3, 2023 Key Gold Headlines

Counterparty Risk and How to Minimize It

One of the benefits of owning physical gold and silver is there is no counterparty risk.