So, $1.25 invested in silver in 1964 would be worth $39 in silver now.
And $1.25 invested in the S&P 500 on December 31, 1964, would worth $96.18 now... plus dividends.
Knock yourself out with metals if you want... but diversify too.
...or $44 now (silver). Sorry.
Now do California real estate.
It was 1961 when my friend bought a home in SoCal for 29K.
Today it is worth 1.5 million...
You’re correct, but you completely miss the point…
Personally, I would never look at bullion as an investment, rather a form of barter. Lots of states have Goldbacks which are varying amounts in gold in printed form and by weight. I’ve read a lot of people horde alcohol as a potential barter item.