| Protection against high periods of inflation. |
| High National Debt leads to increased commodity prices. |
| There is a finite amount of Gold and Silver in the world. Hence, scarcity increases value. |
| Gold and Silver always can be redeemed for cash. |
| Gold and Silver can be purchased as bars, coins, or even via ETF's (electronically traded funds, which behave like stocks). |
| Good purchase points are typically, but not always, when US Dollar is weak. |
| Good selling points are typically, but not always, when US Dollar is strong. |
| Gold and Silver are tangible assets that you can hold. |
| Federal reporting is not required for purchases and sales (unless it is via an ETF). |
| They are a great hedge against other potential declining assets. |
| Value tends to increase during troubled economic times. |
