Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
Mike just stepped off stage at the world’s oldest investment conference — and if you weren’t there, you missed something.
The New Orleans Investment Conference just wrapped with a record crowd. “We were bursting at the seams,” producer Brien Lundin told Mike.
But these weren’t casual observers. These were investors who’ve been watching, waiting, and positioning themselves for this moment in the precious metals markets.
And if you’re wondering whether you’ve already missed the move… Brien had a clear message.
The Bull Market That’s Just Getting Started
“This bull market in precious metals is by no means over,” Mike said.
After decades of talking about the fundamentals driving gold and silver higher, both Mike and Brien are watching those predictions come to fruition in real-time. But the audience at this year’s conference wasn’t celebrating a finish line.
They were there to learn what comes next.
“These are all people that are sort of early,” Mike observed. “They’re on the cutting edge.”
The informed investors aren’t cashing out. They’re leaning in.
Why “Investing Is a Team Sport” Matters Now
Robert Kiyosaki used to tell Mike: “Investing is a team sport.”
The New Orleans Investment Conference exists to help people build that team. Mining companies. Educators. Economists. Geopolitical analysts. All in one place.
But Mike’s advice is critical: “I always tell people start with a physical position. That’s your core, your insurance, and then your gambling money — go ahead and invest in stocks.”
Physical first. Speculation second.
The Newsletter That Started the Day Nixon Closed the Gold Window
Brien Lundin publishes Gold Newsletter — the longest-running investment newsletter in the world.
55 years.
It was started on August 15, 1971 — the exact day President Nixon closed the gold window.
But here’s what most people don’t know: Gold Newsletter wasn’t just commentary. It was activism.
Founder Jim Blanchard used the newsletter to lobby Congress for something Americans take for granted today: the right to own gold.
Before 1974, it was illegal for American citizens to own gold. Roosevelt confiscated it in 1933, and for over 40 years, constitutional money was outlawed.
“Jim Blanchard is the guy that gave it back to us,” Mike said.
Gold didn’t just “come back” after the 1970s. It was fought for. And the people who understand that history are positioning early today — because they know how governments behave when currencies come under pressure.
Why This Moment Matters
The energy at this year’s conference was different. Not panicked. Not desperate. Just ready.
Brien’s newsletter focuses on macroeconomics, metals markets, and the junior mining sector — where “the track record, especially in a market like this, is nothing short of extraordinary.”
His readers? “Enjoying pretty extraordinary returns right now.”
The room was packed. The speakers delivered. And the people who showed up were investors who’ve been preparing for this moment.
Want to hear the full conversation?
▶️ Watch Mike’s conversation with Brien Lundin here
Discover why Mike believes this bull market is just getting started, what Brien’s seeing in the junior mining sector, and why next year’s conference might be one you don’t want to miss.
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People Also Ask
Is the precious metals bull market really just getting started?
According to Brien Lundin, the current bull market in gold and silver is “nowhere close to done.” Early investors are showing up because they see long-term fundamentals strengthening. Mike breaks this down in the full video on the GoldSilver YouTube channel.
Why do mining stocks matter in a metals bull market?
Brien notes that physical metals form the foundation of a portfolio, but mining stocks can offer leveraged upside during a strong bull market. Many investors at the conference were there to learn about those opportunities. You can hear Mike and Brien discuss this dynamic in the complete video on GoldSilver’s channel.
Should I buy physical gold or mining stocks first?
Mike Maloney recommends starting with physical gold and silver as your core position and insurance before investing in mining stocks or other speculative plays. “Start with a physical position. That’s your core, your insurance, and then your gambling money — go ahead and invest in stocks,” Maloney advises. Physical metals provide the foundation, while mining stocks offer potential for higher returns with higher risk.
When was gold ownership illegal in the United States?
Gold ownership was illegal for American citizens from 1933 to 1974. President Roosevelt confiscated gold in 1933, and it remained illegal to own for over 40 years until Jim Blanchard successfully lobbied Congress to restore that right. This historical context matters today because, as Mike Maloney notes, it shows how governments behave when currencies come under pressure — a lesson relevant to current precious metals investors.
What is the New Orleans Investment Conference?
The New Orleans Investment Conference is the world’s oldest and longest-running investment conference, focusing on precious metals, mining stocks, and macroeconomic trends. Founded by Jim Blanchard (who helped make gold ownership legal again in the U.S.), the conference brings together investors, mining companies, and economic experts each year. Learn more about this year’s insights in Mike Maloney’s conversation with conference producer Brien Lundin.
