Gold During the 1929 Crash: What History Tells Us

When the Dow lost 89.2% between 1929 and 1932, gold preserved its purchasing power. Across every major crisis since — 2000, 2008, 2020 — the same pattern held. Here’s what the historical record says about gold during a stock market crash, and what investors did differently.

Gold vs Stocks & Bonds: What the Data Really Suggests 

Most investors rely on stocks for growth and bonds for stability — but the data tells a more complex story. Discover what gold actually does in a portfolio that traditional assets cannot, and why the case for including it has never been stronger.

How Gold Performs in Recessions: What History Tells Us 

Gold has a centuries-long reputation as a safe haven during economic turmoil — but does the historical data back it up? From the Great Depression to the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 recession, gold has consistently preserved wealth when equity markets faltered. This article examines the data behind gold’s recession performance, compares it against stocks across major downturns, and explains what history tells us about using gold as a portfolio hedge before the next recession arrives.

Are We Entering a “Super Capital Rotation”?

Analysts warn we may be entering a Super Capital Rotation — a massive shift of money from stocks into silver and gold. In a new discussion with Northstar Bad Charts, Alan Hibbard breaks down why silver could be the key trigger, the $55–$56 breakout zone to watch, and how this setup echoes the late 1960s before metals went parabolic.

What Record-High Gold Prices Mean for New Investors

Gold has shattered records in 2025, surpassing the historic $4,000 per ounce milestone — and as of October 8, spot gold is trading as high as $4,041.71. Futures have climbed even higher, pushing toward $4,063.70. That’s up over 52% year-to-date. Even at these elevated levels, first-time investors are moving in, recognizing gold’s enduring role as a hedge against today’s economic uncertainty.  Why First-Time Investors Are Embracing Gold at Peak Prices  The rush of new gold buyers reflects a perfect storm of economic pressures that have undermined confidence in traditional assets. Persistent inflation, trade tensions, and growing doubts about central bank […]

Why Gold Moves Differently from Stocks — and Why It Matters

Learn how gold’s unique price behavior helps balance portfolios. Low correlation to stocks makes gold a powerful hedge against volatility and inflation.

Why Gold Critics Keep Getting It Wrong (With Proof)

Gold is up big in 2025 — yet the skeptics are louder than ever. From cherry-picked data to false comparisons with 1980, the anti-gold narrative is working overtime. But when Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard fact-checked the latest hit piece, they uncovered something revealing: the critics aren’t just wrong — they’re selling something.  Here are the key takeaways from their deep dive.  The 1980 Peak Deception  The article Mike and Alan reviewed commits the oldest trick in financial analysis: starting from gold’s most extreme bubble peak in January 1980. Yes, gold fell 60% from that historic high. But as Mike […]

Gold Bull Market 2025: Why History Points to Huge Upside

Gold is making headlines again. Prices have surged to all-time highs, yet if history is any guide, this bull market may be far from over. In fact, comparing today’s gold rally to the explosive run of the 1970s suggests we could still be in the early innings of a powerful move.  Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard recently broke this down on The GoldSilver Show, where they distilled the 400-page “In Gold We Trust” report by Incrementum into the must-see charts every investor should know. Their conclusion? Gold could still have much further to run — possibly to levels that seem […]

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 […]

Why Are Billionaires Fleeing Stocks and Piling into Gold?

Some of the world’s most successful investors are quietly (but decisively) rebalancing their portfolios. And they’re not just reducing risk — they’re exiting traditional assets and reallocating toward something that’s been considered old-fashioned for decades: gold.  Why the sudden pivot?  GoldSilver’s Alan Hibbard unpacks this powerful new trend in his latest video. He examines what some of the most influential money managers and billionaire investors are doing right now — and why you should be paying attention.  Jamie Dimon: Warning Signs of Complacency  First up is JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. After markets rebounded from the most recent tariff-related slump, […]