Andy Schectman, a precious metals expert at Miles Franklin, dives into the recent surge in gold and silver prices. He discusses the designation of silver as a strategic resource by the U.S. and what this means for future investment. With insights on institutional buying trends and geopolitical influences, he emphasizes the importance of a strategic approach in navigating the evolving market. Additionally, Andy highlights a harmonious investment strategy that includes both gold and Bitcoin for portfolio diversification.
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Institutions Are Accumulating Metals
Central banks and major institutions are aggressively accumulating gold and silver, signaling demand beyond retail speculation.
Andy Schectman argues this institutional buying indicates a structural shift, not a short-term bubble.
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Protect Gains But Keep Core Metal
Consider holding core physical positions rather than selling all gains after a breakout.
Use trailing stops or small hedges on volatile miners and dollar-cost average new purchases.
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East Is Building Gold-Based Infrastructure
New financial plumbing in the East and BRICS (gold vaults, repo in gold) is shifting global price discovery away from Western markets.
Schectman sees repo facilities and vault networks enabling gold to be used as collateral internationally, changing market dynamics.
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