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Grant Williams says gold has just beaten its inflation-adjusted 1980 peak for the first time in 45 years, and that is the sound of the "howling wolf" returning to the financial system. Why he tells investors to forget the price and simply own it. Grant Williams joins Maggie Lake to revisit his gold-as-apex-predator thesis eight years on, using the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone as a metaphor for gold returning to a monetary system that has grazed itself bare since 1971. He explains why central bank behavior changed after 2022, why the old crisis reaction of buying dollars and treasuries is breaking down, and why he treats gold as protection for your purchasing power rather than a price to trade. What Williams covers: -The Yellowstone wolves, the trophic cascade, and gold as the financial system's apex predator -Why central banks doubled their gold buying and began repatriating it after 2022 -How the old crisis playbook of buying dollars and treasuries is breaking down -Why judging gold by a 20% move misses the point -Weimar, and the difference between price and purchasing power -Own versus buy, and where bullion ends and gold miners begin CHAPTERS  0:00 The Yellowstone wolves and the trophic cascade  1:13 Gold as the apex predator, removed since 1971  3:23 Gold as the howling wolf: a warning to change behavior  5:16 How central bank behavior changed after 2022  8:22 Did we miss the peak in gold?  8:53 Why the 20% bear-market rule misses the point  12:07 Debasement and the case for owning gold  13:55 Own versus buy, and bullion versus gold miners Grant Williams' core message is that protecting your purchasing power is a decision to own, not a trade to time. Making that decision inside a real portfolio, sizing gold and real assets against everything else you hold, is the practical next step, and it is what Wealthion membership is built for. It opens three doors: access to advisors who can help build real assets into your portfolio, and, for accredited investors, access to specialized funds. To see where you stand, start with a complimentary portfolio review: https://bit.ly/4ij9rJD 🚀 FOLLOW & JOIN WEALTHION:https://wealthion.com 🪙 MORE ON GOLD & THE DOLLAR: Grant Williams: Gold's Real Role and the Dollar's Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QXFjrNQtF4 Pierre Lassonde: Gold Is Replacing the Dollar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpjLPYxlny8 The Central Bank Gold Rush: What It Means For You: https://wealthion.com/news/the-central-bank-gold-rush-what-it-means-for-you-chris-mancini #Gold #Investing #Dollar ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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