Become A Better Investor·2025-12-06 00:01Group 1 - Gold reserves have increased to 24% of global reserves, up from 14% two decades ago, and are projected to reach 27% by 2030 if the current trend continues [1] - Central banks previously sold off 140 million ounces of gold from 2002 to 2010, but have since become net buyers following a loss of confidence after 2008 [1] - Gold prices have risen above $4,000 per ounce, allowing miners to achieve significant profit margins [1] Group 2 - Silver has reached an all-time high, surpassing $60 per ounce, outperforming gold in recent market conditions [2] - The average investor is underperforming compared to a traditional 60/40 portfolio, earning less than half of its returns [2] - Japan's 40-year government bonds are offering a yield of 5%, which poses a potential threat to long-term bonds in other markets, particularly in the US [3]