…When the government keeps printing money to finance its spending, the inevitable result is inflation and…that’s why billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones favors assets that perform well in inflationary environments such as gold, silver, commodities and Bitcoin….
The Case for Gold and Silver
…When geopolitical tensions rise, when inflation rears its ugly head and/or when there’s been uncertainty in the markets, investors flock to gold and silver…According to data from the World Gold Council…gold had a CAGR of 8% for the period between 1971 and 2023 compared to a 4% increase for the U.S. consumer price index and a 7.8% growth rate of the world economy. Silver, often dubbed the “poor man’s gold,” is another asset that deserves attention. With its industrial applications, especially in the green energy sector, silver has strong potential for future growth…
Bitcoin: The Digital Gold
…Bitcoin is the world’s largest digital asset and has quickly become a preferred store of value for many investors, especially those looking to hedge against fiat currency depreciation. Nearly half of all traditional hedge funds currently maintain exposure to cryptos, including Bitcoin, and Institutions are also backing Bitcoin with the same enthusiasm…It’s decentralized nature, capped supply and growing institutional acceptance make it an attractive asset in times of uncertainty. Like gold, it’s a hedge against inflation, but it also offers the potential for significant upside as more investors and institutions recognize its value…
Disclosure: Much of the above article has been excerpted/sourced from a recent article by Frank Holmes.
Seconding the above article is the SprottMoney October “Ask the Expert” podcast in which Rick Rule and Craig Hemke discussed:
- the staggering $35.7 trillion in debt in the USA;
- the severe impact inflation has on your savings
- and why gold and silver are critical to protecting your wealth in these turbulent economic times.
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