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 the wider financial system. The episode also explores what true diversification really means and why gold often behaves differently than stocks and bonds during periods of stress.
Key topics include:

why people buy physical gold
the difference between physical and paper gold
how gold helps preserve purchasing power
why real diversification requires non-correlated assets
how inflation and currency decline affect gold pricing
why physical metals remain relevant for long-term investors

Brought to you by Swiss America.
Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today.
Call or text: 1-800-289-2646
Visit: https://www.swissamerica.com/social
Subscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, central banks, the dollar, and the changing financial landscape.