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IN THIS CHAPTER

Distinguishing saving, investing, trading, and speculating

Figuring out which approach to take with your portfolio

Making some other important portfolio decisions

In Chapter 2, I give you a big reason why gold and silver deserve a spot in your personal portfolio: They lack counterparty risk. In good times and bad, gold and silver can deserve a modest or relatively small spot (but definitely some type of presence). But for 2020–2030, given how perilous these times will be for many traditional investments, gold and silver (and/or related investments) may deserve a more prominent presence.

In this chapter, I principally answer two basic issues: How much gold and silver you should consider, and what to do in various approaches such as investing and speculating. After all, a conservative investor should approach gold and silver differently from an aggressive investor or a more daring speculator. Fortunately, gold- and silver-related vehicles are varied, and some vehicles could be a good fit for you.

Long ago, the question was gold, and the answer amounted to yes or no. Well, that’s the good thing about today’s world. The choices are now varied and something can be right for you. I devote a chapter to every distinct related investment vehicle. Check out Parts 2 and 3 for more information.