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Will the market plunge ‘faster than the American bobsled team’?

Stock markets have already taken a hit amid tariff concerns, and according to Ford, the worst may still be ahead.

“The market is speaking loud and clear, the market is going to go downhill faster than the American bobsled team,” he warned in a recent interview with CNN.

Even some of Trump’s own supporters are sounding the alarm about the economic fallout.

Economist Peter Schiff, who backed Trump during the election, has criticized the president’s stance on trade deficits, calling it “all wrong.” He argues that without Canadian imports, prices “would go way up” for U.S. consumers.

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Protect your purchasing power — and your portfolio

With markets reeling, inflation eroding purchasing power and trade war uncertainty looming, investors are searching for ways to safeguard their wealth.

Schiff suggests turning to a time-tested hedge — gold.

Gold is often considered the go-to safe haven asset. The precious metal can’t be printed out of thin air like fiat money, and because it’s not directly tied to any single currency or economy, investors often flock to it during periods of economic turmoil or geopolitical uncertainty, driving up its value.

Over the past year, gold has surged 34%, recently surpassing $3,100 per ounce. And according to Schiff, the rally is far from over.

“If gold can go from $20 an ounce to $2,600 an ounce, it can go from $2,600 to $26,000, or even to $100,000. There’s no limit because, again, gold isn’t changing — it’s the value of the dollar that’s decreasing,” he predicted last October.

These days, you don’t even have to go to a bullion shop to buy precious metals. There are plenty of online platforms that offer a wide selection of gold and silver bars and coins and fair pricing.

One way to invest in gold that also provides significant tax advantages is to open a gold IRA with the help of Thor Metals.

Gold IRAs allow investors to hold physical gold or gold-related assets within a retirement account, thereby combining the tax advantages of an IRA with the protective benefits of investing in gold, making it an attractive option for those looking to potentially hedge their retirement funds against economic uncertainties.

To learn more, you can get a free information guide that includes details on how to get up to $20,000 in free metals on qualifying purchases.

A tangible hedge with passive income

In addition to gold, real estate serves as another time-tested hedge against inflation — with the added benefit of generating income.

When inflation rises, property values often increase as well, reflecting the higher costs of materials, labor and land. This makes real estate a compelling store of value for investors looking to protect their wealth.

Moreover, real estate doesn’t just rely on appreciation for returns. Rental properties, for instance, can provide a stream of passive income. As inflation pushes up the cost of living, rental income typically rises alongside it, helping landlords offset the erosion of purchasing power.

Of course, purchasing a property requires significant capital — and finding the right tenant takes time and effort. But thanks to new investment options, you don’t need to own a property outright to gain exposure to real estate.

For instance, platforms like First National Realty Partners (FNRP) allow accredited investors to diversify their portfolio through grocery-anchored commercial properties, without taking on the responsibilities of being a landlord.

With a minimum investment of $50,000, investors can own a share of properties leased by national brands like Whole Foods, Kroger and Walmart, which provide essential goods to their communities. Thanks to Triple Net (NNN) leases, accredited investors are able to invest in these properties without worrying about tenant costs cutting into their potential returns.

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Jing Pan Investment Reporter

Jing is an investment reporter for MoneyWise. He is an avid advocate of investing for passive income. Despite the ups and downs he’s been through with the markets, Jing believes that you can generate a steadily increasing income stream by investing in high quality companies.

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