It's a counter-cyclical, contrarian play. Post GFC, when the US...

It's a counter-cyclical, contrarian play.

Post GFC, when the US property market crashed, and they endured the Great Recession, we know that Gold and Silver surged in value. People who took prudently took profits made vast fortunes!!

This is a salutary lesson: yes, markets do crash - even property markets. No, that time was not different. No time is ever different. Every credit fuelled boom is followed by a bust.

When it comes to stocks and property the message is clear: don't be the bigger fool, don't be the one left standing up in this game of musical chairs, don't be left holding the bag when the music stops, have a plan 'B'.