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Got the Stock and Paper Blues? Invest in Precious Metals

In today’s uncertain political and economic environment, it’s nice to make an investment that you can count on in good times and bad. Prudent investors know that 10-20% of any portfolio should be devoted to tangible assets such as gold, silver and platinum bullion coins. Here are three good reasons why you should own precious metals now:

1. The U.S. Dollar is Under Pressure
With government deficits growing exponentially, an unprecedented production of paper currency to combat the global financial crisis the U.S. dollar is at risk. Add to this, calls from China and other developing nations to replace the Dollar as the international reserve currency. As the day of fictional wealth through leverage falls from favor, hard assets become, more than ever, the investment of choice.

2. Precious Metals Are Solid in Times of War and Uncertainty
We have entered a new reality on the world stage that is evolving every day. The relationship between the leading world economies and the developing world has changed. The future of paper currencies, world trade, and political influence is as unclear as at any other point in our lifetime. History has shown us that in times such as these, precious metals become a safe haven for investors.

3. Precious Metals Offer Outstanding Price Appreciation and Profit Potential
The financial crisis has quickly evaporated trillions of dollars of investor equity. Derivatives and other complex paper investments grew dramatically and collapsed with great consequence. Precious metal prices, on the other hand, have not only held up, but moved higher during this time. In fact, experts forecast rising gold, silver and platinum in the coming months.