Key Points
Gold and Bitcoin investments: This is a dangerous illusion..
The volatility of these assets makes them unsuitable for the average investor seeking stability and growth over the long term..
Though some have built fortunes on the rapid ascent of Bitcoin and gold, many more have suffered losses when their values plummeted without warning...
The supply of dollars is expanding so rapidly that plenty of people would rather hold gold and Bitcoin than the US currency..
Diversification, research, and focusing on assets with intrinsic value that generate income over time, remain the cornerstones of a sound investment strategy.. Our primary attention must be directed towards domestic investments, with an eye on the broader international context..