Paper Gold vs Physical Gold: Which Is Safer?

When markets turn volatile, the difference between paper gold vs physical gold becomes critical. While ETFs, futures, and unallocated accounts offer convenient price exposure inside the financial system, physical gold provides direct ownership outside of it. Understanding counterparty risk, margin-driven volatility, and ownership structure helps investors choose the approach that aligns with long-term wealth preservation and portfolio protection goals.
Gold ETF & Physical Gold: Hidden Risks Most Investors Miss

Gold ETFs offer convenience, but that ease comes with hidden risks. From counterparty exposure to frozen redemptions, this breakdown shows why physical gold offers true ownership and real crisis protection.
Bitcoin vs. Gold: What Really Counts as Money?

Alan Hibbard recently tackled some of the toughest questions our community has about Bitcoin, gold, and silver. In this thought-provoking video, he explores whether Bitcoin is truly money, why companies abandoned it as a payment method, and how it compares to the time-tested value of gold and silver. Below are some of the key takeaways from his analysis. Bitcoin: Commodity, Currency, or Store of Value? One viewer argued that Bitcoin can’t be a commodity because it isn’t on the periodic table of elements. Alan quickly counters: plenty of commodities aren’t elements — think lumber, corn, or soybeans. By market definition, […]
