Exchange Traded Precious Metals Proxies - PHLX GOLD/SI (XAU)

She does not own gold stocks at this point. Having a position in the portfolio is a good idea. They are watching FNV-T, because they take their royalty right off the top, reducing some risk.

(Top Pick Mar 7/16, Up 23.22%) Mining equities have outperformed gold in the last year. They were way oversold. He thinks all surprises will be to the upside for at least two years.

Physical gold/silver. It is easier to buy with a mouse than physically. The ETFs are taxed at the normal rate, whereas the physical metal is traded at a higher rate.