717: Precious Metals, The Ultimate Hedge Against Market Volatility

As the federal government continues to print more money, the value of the dollar decreases. Other countries are already beginning to trade in alternative currencies to the dollar. With economic uncertainty, including inflation and other types of market instability, risk mitigation is key. That’s why hard assets with a component of scarcity in a portfolio make sense for capital preservation. One of the better examples is precious metals like gold. Gold holds its value and even increases in downturns. Gold hit new highs in 2025. Dana Samuelson, President of the American Gold Exchange, has decades of experience with rare U.S. gold coins and other precious metals.