That’s a tough thing for sure! Bad for some might not be bad for others. Essentially, physical gold and other metals will remain generally stable when markets go up and down. They have real value when things like fiat currency fails. You’re not going to get rich investing in gold, but you’ll have stability.
This is where I run into the situation where I feel like a pig looking at a wristwatch. If that fiat currency fails, then wouldn’t your gold be worth less because of that failing currency? If that currency fails, then how would you sell that gold? Or would you?