First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2022/07/18/5-big-lies-about-precious-metals-investing-exposed-002561

Physical precious metals serve a unique role in an investment portfolio. Unlike stocks and bonds, gold and silver bullion can be held entirely outside of the financial system. They carry zero counterparty risk and represent wealth in tangible form. Unfortunately, investors must often navigate through a barrage of fake news, myths, misinformation, and fraudulent pitches surrounding precious metals before arriving at the simple truth.