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Investors are scared and it’s showing up in money flows. 
Investors are seeking refuge from the turbulent stock market, which has slid into correction territory, marked by a decline of 10% or more. They are also searching for safety amid the global tariff trade war, fearful about its impact on inflation and the economy. To protect themselves, some investors are turning to money market funds. In March, total assets in money market funds hit a record high of $7 trillion.
But what is less talked about is the rush into precious metals.
Since the start of the year, gold has quietly surged to new record highs, with an over 18% gain. Silver has rocketed 18% higher, too. That compares to an annual money market return of about 4%.
In one week, ending March 5, inflows into gold and precious metals topped $1.22 billion, according to LSEG. What’s more, that marked the fourth consecutive weekly inflow into precious metals.
It’s no surprise. In the face of rising stock market volatility, investors want stability and safety. Gold and silver have a 5,000 year proven track record of acting as a store of value and as a vehicle to grow your wealth safely.
Precious metals act as an insurance policy, a hedge against further stock market declines, and protects your purchasing power as inflation remains unchecked. Holding gold paid off for gold investors after the 2008 global financial crisis when per ounce prices went from $700 to $1,900, and it’s paying off again today.
In 2024, gold gained 29%, while silver climbed 33%. The great gold rally is far from over.
Gold broke records in recent days and is expected to set even more new record highs throughout 2025 and into next year. Bank of American just raised its price target for gold – forecasting gains to $3,350 in 2026.
Nobody can say for sure when the stock market correction will end. But many warn that the decline in stocks can get worse before it gets better. Some on Wall Street are warning that there is a 50% chance of a bear market (20% decline or more) this year in stocks.
You may already have an allocation to gold and silver. But is it enough? You may need more than you previously thought.
Recent research from the well-respected CPM Group stated that over the past 50 years, the best return of a portfolio including stocks, bonds, and gold, was for portfolios that had around 25% to 30% of their value in gold. If you have been thinking about increasing your allocation to gold, there’s never been a better time. It’s easy to increase your wealth protection, so why not do it today?
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Investors are seeking refuge from the turbulent stock market, which has slid into correction territory, marked by a decline of 10% or more. They are also searching for safety amid the global tariff trade war, fearful about its impact on inflation and the economy. To protect themselves, some investors are turning to money market funds. In March, total assets in money market funds hit a record high of $7 trillion.
But what is less talked about is the rush into precious metals.
Since the start of the year, gold has quietly surged to new record highs, with an over 18% gain. Silver has rocketed 18% higher, too. That compares to an annual money market return of about 4%.
In one week, ending March 5, inflows into gold and precious metals topped $1.22 billion, according to LSEG. What’s more, that marked the fourth consecutive weekly inflow into precious metals.
It’s no surprise. In the face of rising stock market volatility, investors want stability and safety. Gold and silver have a 5,000 year proven track record of acting as a store of value and as a vehicle to grow your wealth safely.
Precious metals act as an insurance policy, a hedge against further stock market declines, and protects your purchasing power as inflation remains unchecked. Holding gold paid off for gold investors after the 2008 global financial crisis when per ounce prices went from $700 to $1,900, and it’s paying off again today.
In 2024, gold gained 29%, while silver climbed 33%. The great gold rally is far from over.
Gold broke records in recent days and is expected to set even more new record highs throughout 2025 and into next year. Bank of American just raised its price target for gold – forecasting gains to $3,350 in 2026.
Nobody can say for sure when the stock market correction will end. But many warn that the decline in stocks can get worse before it gets better. Some on Wall Street are warning that there is a 50% chance of a bear market (20% decline or more) this year in stocks.
You may already have an allocation to gold and silver. But is it enough? You may need more than you previously thought.
Recent research from the well-respected CPM Group stated that over the past 50 years, the best return of a portfolio including stocks, bonds, and gold, was for portfolios that had around 25% to 30% of their value in gold. If you have been thinking about increasing your allocation to gold, there’s never been a better time. It’s easy to increase your wealth protection, so why not do it today?
Want to read more? Subscribe to the Blanchard Newsletter and get our tales from the vault, our favorite stories from around the world, and the latest tangible assets news delivered to your inbox weekly.
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