But, keeping both feet on the ground, I'm tempted to think that if the economy collapses I'd not be very interested in buying precious metals. I'd be looking for food, a roof to live under and safety.
My grandfather lives in a great depression in Manhattan. He told me some crazy stories, but you know what most people made it through. I think this time our system is more fragile, but I have no doubt that human survival is much stronger than me think as well as human socialism.
For instance, I am homeless living with schizoaffective disorder and I’m not worried so why should you be?
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/silver-gold-fall-price-usd-d...
Holding asset yourself (gold) causes logistical issues and massive buy/sell split on your side, but it has some advantages too.