What characteristics does gold have compared to stocks, how do we understand its value, and what are the best ways to own it?  All of these questions and more are answered on today’s episode with precious metals expert David McAlvany.

David runs the McAlvany family of companies, including International Collectors Associates as well as Vaulted.

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5:15 - Why Precious Metals?

11:00 - Gold or Bonds For Smoothing Out Volatility

16:20 - Ways To Own Gold Today

23:20 - Hypothecation

29:43 - Gold vs Other Metals

36:50 - What is the intrinsic value of gold?

48:48 - Costs To Own Gold

56:00 - Wrapping Up

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