Is 25% Gold Your Portfolio Sweet Spot? A Data-Driven Deep Dive

In our latest video, Alan Hibbard walks you through over a century of market history — complete with live Excel dashboards — to show how gold can simultaneously boost returns and tame volatility. Here’s a closer look at the five most eye-opening takeaways.  1. Why Gold Truly Belongs in Every Portfolio  Gold isn’t just a hedge against inflation or financial panic—it’s a powerful engine for growth. Drawing on fresh research from Goldman Sachs, Alan shows how even a modest slice of gold can improve your risk-adjusted returns. Over rolling 10-year periods, portfolios with 10–25% gold consistently posted higher Sharpe ratios […]

The Big Beautiful Bullion

Written by: The MacroButler Investors who have done more investing homework than just bingeing Wall Street pundits or tuning into finance soap operas hosted by clueless journalists, will know they basically have two flavours to choose from: contracts and properties. Harry Browne, an economist with a knack for common sense, cooked up the Permanent Portfolio—a no-nonsense, all-weather mix of four uncorrelated assets: stocks, bonds, gold, and cash, each at 25%. Simple, balanced, and built to survive just about any economic circus. On one side we have contracts made of Cash and Bonds which can be seen as IOUs with fancy […]

“Nobody Can Nail The Peak” — The Honest Truth About Selling Metals

“Nobody can nail a peak. And if they say they can, they’re lying. If they do, they were lucky.”  With those frank words, Mike Maloney opens up about one of the most challenging aspects of precious metals investing: knowing when to sell. While countless “gurus” claim they can time the market perfectly, Mike takes a refreshingly honest approach — one based on mathematical ratios, not crystal balls.  The Two Ratios That Matter Most  Instead of focusing on price targets (which Mike considers largely irrelevant), he watches two key ratios that have proven reliable across multiple market cycles:  1. The Dow/Gold […]

Bullion vs Numismatic Coins: Which Should You Choose? 

Bullion vs numismatic coins: Learn the key differences in choosing the best option for investing in precious metals with confidence.

 The Gold Strategy That Nearly Doubles Traditional Portfolios

For decades, financial advisors have preached the same gospel: allocate 60% of your portfolio to stocks and 40% to bonds. It’s been the cornerstone of “responsible” investing, the safe harbor endorsed by nearly every major financial institution.  Now, in a striking reversal, Goldman Sachs — one of Wall Street’s most influential voices — has released research that challenges this longstanding doctrine. Their findings? Adding gold to your portfolio doesn’t just improve returns slightly.   It nearly doubles them.  The Data that Debunks 60/40  In the latest episode of the GoldSilver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard dissect Goldman’s groundbreaking research […]

Your Chance to Learn from Mike Maloney Face-to-Face

For years, Mike Maloney has turned down speaking engagements and group events, preferring to focus on research and creating educational content for the GoldSilver community.  But now, he’s making an exception.  Mike will spend an entire week aboard a luxury cruise ship at the Investor Summit at Sea, working directly with a small group of investors. This isn’t your typical conference where speakers disappear after their presentation. Instead, you’ll share meals with Mike, attend intimate workshops, and have those impromptu deck conversations where the real insights happen.  An All-Star Lineup  Mike won’t be alone. He’ll be joined by:  Together, they’ll […]

Gold Miner ETF Outflows Despite Record Rally

Even as gold hits record highs and mining stocks outperform the market, investors are quietly selling off their shares in gold miner ETFs. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF is up 57% in 2025, but it has seen net outflows in every month except May. Sprott’s ETF faced outflows too, despite bullion’s new highs. According to Sprott CEO John Ciampaglia, investors are cashing out into strength rather than pouring new money into the sector. This behavior suggests profit-taking and potential caution around future mining stock valuations. Gold Miner ETF outflows are happening for a few key reasons. Many gold-mining companies spent […]

The ETF Illusion: What Gold Investors Must Know

Most investors think they own gold. But according to expert Alan Hibbard, much of it might not be what it seems.  In this revealing Big Biz interview, Alan breaks down the quiet — but growing — divide between paper gold (like ETFs) and true physical bullion. He also outlines how a shift to digital currency and a long-overdue audit of U.S. gold reserves could shock the system and ignite a massive revaluation.  If you want real protection, real value, and real gold — you need to watch this. 

The Final Blowoff: Why Gold’s Surge Could Be Just Beginning

During the 1970s, when gold doubled in price in just 42 days, investors who saw it coming transformed their wealth. Today, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard believe we are witnessing a similar setup, with the potential for an equally dramatic move.  They provide a critical update on the gold market, breaking down why we may be entering the final—and most explosive — stage of the gold bull market.  This insight cuts straight to the core of today’s financial landscape. Stocks, bonds, and the dollar are faltering. Central banks are steadily increasing their gold reserves. Meanwhile, geopolitical and economic tensions are […]

Why Selling Gold Now Could Be a Costly Mistake

As gold hits new all-time highs, many investors are rushing to take profits. But is that really the smart move?  Precious metals expert Alan Hibbard went on One American News Network to makes the case that the biggest move in gold is yet to come — and selling now might mean leaving gains on the table.  He breaks down:  If you care about stability, clarity, and making informed choices in uncertain times, this is 10 minutes well spent.