Should I invest in gold in 2026?

The investment mindset misses the point entirely. Gold isn't a growth play or speculation vehicle. It's monetary insurance against currency debasement and systemic risk. While the article mentions inflation hedging, it likely glosses over the real drivers - central bank accumulation hit record highs in 2024, COMEX registered inventories remain tight, and the dollar's reserve status faces mounting pressure. The 'risks' they reference are typically paper gold volatility concerns, irrelevant to physical stackers building long-term wealth preservation. At current levels, any pullback creates accumulation opportunities. Physical gold has no counterparty risk and can't be printed into existence.