E279 - Why Buy Physical Gold?
Published: June 16, 2026
Duration: 18:32
In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos break down the core reasons investors buy physical gold and why that conversation matters more than ever. The discussion centers on three primary roles gold can play in a portfolio: wealth preservation, diversification, and protection against inflation and currency weakness.
Dean and Chris explain the difference between physical gold and paper exposure through ETFs, funds, or mining shares, arguing that physical ownership carries a distinct benefit because it places the asset directly in the investor’s hands rather than inside...
Dean and Chris explain the difference between physical gold and paper exposure through ETFs, funds, or mining shares, arguing that physical ownership carries a distinct benefit because it places the asset directly in the investor’s hands rather than inside...