The Case for Adding Precious Metals to Your Portfolio

The video discusses the dynamics of silver as an industrial metal, its demand driven by alternative energy, and the implications of the gold-silver ratio. It highlights the demand for gold in Asia, particularly in India and China, amidst global uncertainties like Brexit. The discussion contrasts physical gold demand with financial instruments like ETFs, emphasizing the risks of leverage and the benefits of holding physical metal. The video also touches on opportunity costs and unallocated products that offer a way to invest in metals without storage fees.

What factors contribute to the demand for silver as an industrial metal?

How does the gold-silver ratio indicate market conditions?

What role does the expanding middle class in India and China play in the demand for gold?

Discuss the impact of global market uncertainties on the demand for gold as a safe haven asset.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of holding physical metal versus investing in ETFs?