Andy Schectman

The Gold Market Is Watching July 4th! Here's Why | Andy Schectman

Schectman theorizes the U.S. could announce a gold-backed Treasury instrument around July 4, citing economist Judy Shelton's commentary on monetary policy shifts. Central bank accumulation and Tether's gold-backed stablecoin issuance are creating structural physical gold demand that Schectman argues will pressure prices higher. A formal revaluation or remonetization of gold would fundamentally alter the U.S. dollar's role and impact global currency markets, according to the speaker's thesis.

Where Is The Bottom For Gold & Silver? | Andy Schectman

Schectman argues that gold and silver prices remain in a post-sell-off consolidation phase, with physical premium pressures signaling tight underlying supply. The discussion frames declining confidence in fiat currencies and systemic banking stress as key fundamental drivers supporting precious metals demand. Investors are encouraged to focus on accumulating physical metal, including junk silver, as a hedge against monetary policy uncertainty and inflation risk.

As Trust In Governments & Institutions Collapses, We Rebuild It In Our Families | Andy Schectman

Miles Franklin's CEO argues institutional trust has collapsed, and durable relationships replace systems as the foundation for business and family. His core discipline: buy something every two weeks from age 19, so compounding of time works for you instead of against you. He treats mistakes as recoverable only if you own them quickly; deflecting accountability is what actually compounds the damage. Bullion premiums have compressed sharply: pre-1933 $20 Liberty coins at $150 over melt, a level he has never seen in 36 years. One-ounce silver rounds at $1.49 over spot are the cleanest entry for investors who want silver exposure without junk-silver spreads.

Rebuild Trust In Our Families As Distrust In Government Grows | Andy Schectman

The Coming Gold Repricing & The New Financial System | Andy Schectman

BRICS nations are building alternative financial infrastructure, enabling trade settlement in local currencies and gold outside the Western system. Central banks are accumulating physical gold and reducing U.S. Treasury exposure, driving a shift toward a multipolar monetary system. Gold and silver prices may be artificially suppressed by Western paper markets, suggesting a major physical repricing event lies ahead.

Will The Silver Retail Market Break Next Time? | Andy Schectman

Andy Schectman analyzes the structural vulnerabilities in the silver retail market, suggesting a potential breakdown during the next demand surge. Discussion covers the widening disconnect between physical silver premiums and paper spot prices, signaling tight underlying supply conditions. Investors are warned about counterparty risks and encouraged to secure physical metal allocation before market liquidity potentially evaporates.

Would $300 Silver Crush The Retail Industry? | Andy Schectman

Recent silver selloff was driven by structural pressures like higher margins and ETF rebalancing, not a breakdown in fundamentals. A potential move toward $300-$500 silver would attract stronger public participation and reduce fragile, forced selling pressure. Intense buying pressure in prior upside moves caused premiums to surge and physical supply to tighten dramatically.

Treasury Demand CRUSHED As Gold Secretly Disappears From LBMA | Andy Schectman

Physical gold is secretly disappearing from the LBMA system, with significant volumes being redirected to non-Western vaults and exchanges. Central bank accumulation and sovereign demand are reshaping global gold liquidity, reducing visible Western inventory availability. A structural transition in global monetary architecture is underway as physical gold moves into strategic reserves outside Western oversight.

Andy Schectman, Owner of Miles Franklin | Rule Symposium 2026: Rick Rule interviews

• Top takeaway The guest argues pre-1933 numismatics now offer value commensurate with bullion and in many cases sell below it, calling the market upside-down and backwards as of the May 2026 interview.
• He says bullion is where he sees the best value, for its liquidity, flexibility and lack of subjectivity, while still selling whatever a client wants once he has explained it.
• He warns the sector's biggest pitfalls sit in precious metals IRAs: firms selling rare quarter-ounce, three-quarter, 1¼, 1½ and two-ounce coins in never-seen designs from reputable mints, which he blames for the industry's credibility damage.
• He presents precious metals IRAs as a fit for savers nearing retirement because the metal can be taken in kind from the depository instead of settled in cash — a right he says oil holdings do not offer.
• He offers Miles Franklin's record as his proof point: 36 years in business, roughly $14 to $15 billion in sales, no material customer complaints, and a deliberate Minnesota corporate domicile because of that state's licensing, bonding and background checks.

Andy Schectman says precious-metals IRA marketing concentrates on exotic fractional coins and exclusive mint designs you cannot find elsewhere. Precious metals IRAs let savers nearing retirement take an in-kind distribution — physical gold or silver from the depository instead of cash. Bullion trading is federally unregulated, so Schectman points to state licensing, bonding and a clean complaint record as vetting tools. Because the metal is identical whoever sells it, he ranks liquidity, storage and education as what really differentiates a dealer. He directs viewers to a YouTube interview with Dale Whitaker, a former CFO at Augusta Precious Metals who names IRA-focused dealers.

How Low Will Gold & Silver Go? | Andy Schectman

Gold and silver bull market remains intact despite recent volatility, with physical metal steadily transferring from weak to strong hands during price weakness. Massive arbitrage opportunity between Eastern and Western markets is driving physical metal flows East, with China premiums indicating significant global supply tightness. Mining stocks present a huge opportunity for investors, offering compelling value and leveraged upside to the anticipated dramatic repricing of precious metals.

The Economic Threat of AI | Andy Schectman

Andy Schectman discusses the economic threat of AI and its potential impact on precious metals markets and mining investments. The conversation explores how artificial intelligence could disrupt traditional financial systems and create opportunities for gold investors. Schectman analyzes macroeconomic trends and explains why physical gold and silver remain critical hedges against technological disruption.

Physical Silver Demand Settling In Asia | Andy Schectman

Physical silver demand is increasingly settling in Asia, signaling a major shift in global precious metals flow and pricing power. Andy Schectman discusses the implications of Eastern accumulation for Western investors, highlighting potential future supply constraints. The conversation underscores the growing disconnect between paper and physical silver markets, presenting a bullish case for the metal.

SILVER POWER SHIFT: Paper Price Control Threatened By Asia | Andy Schectman

Asian physically deliverable exchanges in Singapore and Shanghai are challenging Western paper pricing dominance in silver markets. Silver refinery backlogs and rising retail premiums signal tightening physical supply despite stable or falling paper prices. AI-driven job losses could trigger deflationary shocks followed by currency resets, making physical metals a critical hedge.

"It's Not Stopping" - Why $300 Silver Now Seems Plausible | Andy Schectman

Converging global crises including war, inflation, and financial instability are creating a high-risk macroeconomic environment for investors. China's aggressive gold accumulation and de-dollarization efforts signal a major long-term shift away from the U.S. dollar system. Tightening COMEX inventories and surging demand have analysts forecasting extreme upside potential for silver prices.

Digital Surveillance State & Cashless Society | Andy Schectman

Discussion explores the global shift towards digital surveillance and cashless societies, highlighting systemic risks to financial privacy and personal freedom. Andy Schectman analyzes how precious metals like gold and silver serve as critical hedges against currency debasement and centralized financial control. Investors are warned to prepare for accelerating macroeconomic changes by diversifying portfolios with tangible assets outside the traditional banking system.

Is Your Cash In The Bank Safe? | Andy Schectman

Discussion explores systemic risks in the traditional banking sector and the safety of fiat currency deposits for retail investors. Features expert commentary on the macroeconomic case for holding physical gold and silver as alternative safe-haven assets. Highlights potential counterparty risks and the importance of financial diversification outside of the conventional banking system.

UAE Says Death To Petrodollar? | Andy Schectman

UAE's potential shift away from the petrodollar signals a major structural decline for the US dollar, creating long-term bullish tailwinds for gold and silver. Andy Schectman analyzes how global de-dollarization and central bank gold accumulation indicate an impending systemic reset in the global financial system. Investors should consider accumulating physical precious metals as a safe-haven hedge against accelerating fiat currency debasement and geopolitical realignments.

China Aggressively BUYS As Price COLLAPSES | Andy Schectman

China is aggressively accumulating physical gold while retail investors remain distracted, potentially tightening global supply. Industrial demand and strategic stockpiling are removing metal from the system at an unprecedented pace. Continuation of this trend could lead to significant supply squeezes with major price implications for gold and silver.

The Silver Market May Be Closer to Breaking Than It Looks | Andy Schectman

Physical silver is steadily leaving the COMEX system, creating a shrinking cushion between open interest and registered metal that could trigger a market break. U.S. deficit spending and deteriorating debt fundamentals are driving a larger macroeconomic shift, positioning gold as a long-term wealth preservation asset. Current price weakness in precious metals is misdirection from paper markets rather than a true reflection of underlying physical supply and demand dynamics.

SHOCKING: Bond Collapse Warning From Former Treasury Secretary | Andy Schectman

COMEX silver open interest significantly exceeds available physical supply, indicating a severe market mismatch and structural vulnerability for investors. Record-breaking gold and silver imports by China suggest a major underlying shift in global precious metals demand away from Western markets. Former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson's warning of a potential collapse in Treasury demand highlights systemic debt risks for the broader market.