Distraction. Long one of the most potent weapons in any military campaign. Create a loud, flashy diversion on one front to divert attention from your true point of attack.
Think of the Everything Bubble as the Fed’s diversionary tactic against your long-term investment success. Yes, it has driven up asset prices to all-time insane valuation levels via ZIRP and QE. Yes, the gold price, relatively speaking, has languished as it has done so.
But like a fighter who comes roaring out of the gate and throws everything he has at his opponent in the first round, it can’t last. Let that fighter exhaust himself, throwing wild punches at max effort (ZIRP, QE). He may land shots here and there, but it’s simply not a sustainable approach. Then, while you’ve been patient and diligent in your defense, win the bout when all the flash and fury is gone, and only true long-term value remains.
Number 1: Gold has a long history of storing value. Since the discovery of gold thousands of years ago, it has been a coveted commodity and store of value.
Number 2: Inflation is historically good for gold. Gold has historically been an excellent hedge against inflation, because its price tends to rise when the cost of living increases.
Number 3: Gold jewelry demand is ever-rising in China and India. One of the biggest factors driving the gold price is what we call the Love Trade, or the seasonal gift-giving of gold jewelry prominent in China and India, the two largest bullion consumers.
Number 4: World gold supply is shrinking. Gold is both scarce and finite – another reason why it’s so highly valued.
Number 5: Global government debt is skyrocketing. Total global government debt is at an...