Add Tangible Assets to the PortfolioPhysical precious metals differ from shares and bonds because they are not another party’s promise to pay. The purpose is not to replace conventional investments, but to understand where physical assets may reduce dependence on financial markets. Although no asset provides guaranteed protection, scarce physical assets may help preserve purchasing power over long periods, particularly when confidence in a currency weakens. Plan Ownership Beyond the Investment PeriodLong-term wealth planning also includes what happens when assets pass to another person. Used alongside productive financial assets rather than as a wholesale substitute, tangible metals can support a more balanced long-term wealth strategy.