2024 Wealth Shield Guide
2024 Wealth Shield Guide
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ur number one goal is to educate and assist you in safeguarding
your wealth and assets. We achieve this through very strategic
diversification with physical Gold & Silver. We understand what it
feels like to doubt the current monetary system and question whether it
has our best interests at heart.
It is this same feeling that drove us for more than 29 years to resolve these
fears with the confidence of a properly developed plan. And I’m proud to
say we’ve helped thousands of concerned citizens and strategic investors
with the same observations and intuitive feelings as you.
We are committed to taking the necessary time and effort to prepare you
for the pitfalls (and opportunities) that lie ahead in our uncertain economy.
I hope this empowers you to make the most important decisions for
yourself, your family, and your future…with absolute confidence.
This guide will educate you on Gold & Silver products and performance,
how to work with an expert analyst on your strategy, and the next steps to
making your wealth last forever. When you work with ITM Trading, you will
have a dedicated Gold & Silver Analyst to answer questions and guide you
through each step. We’ve spent decades decoding research and economic
data so you don’t have to, and we’re in your corner for life.
Sincerely,
Eric Griffin
President
Gold & Silver vs. Paper Currency
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entral Banks create, manage, and regulate fiat (paper) currency within the monetary
system. They have also been buying record amounts of Gold over the last few years.
Why? The simplest answer is because Gold & Silver have always been real money and
they never go to zero. This has been the case for thousands of years. Central Banks know that
fiat currency (numbers on a screen), is subject to extreme volatility and risk, which not only can
go to zero, but often does at the end of its lifecycle.
Gold used as currency dates back to around 550 B.C., when King Croesus of Lydia created a
Gold coin in his image. Some of these coins still exist today and due to their collector status,
they are valued at astronomical prices. The reason Gold was used for so many centuries is
that it fulfills the four pillars of money: Unit of Account, Medium of Exchange, Unit of Deferred
Payment, and Store of Value. All paper currencies have lifecycles. They are first created
and printed, then devalued through inflation, until they eventually fail, are devalued, or reset
completely. This is significant because fiat money doesn’t fulfill the fourth pillar as a “store of
value” like Gold & Silver does.
Gold has held its purchasing power for over 2,500 years. You may have heard the saying that
a one-ounce Gold coin 100 years ago bought a nice man’s suit, and that same one-ounce coin
today still buys a nice man’s suit. This cannot be said for the dollar. However, it’s true for Gold
and will remain true for millennia because Gold is rare and always in demand.
Today Gold is no longer used to back fiat currencies, by design. No governments across the
globe have their currency tied to Gold any longer. For the U.S. and much of the world, this
became true in 1971 when Nixon closed the Gold window. This effectively removed the Gold
standard, placing the world into a pure fiat/paper debt-based money system, giving Central
Banks full control of the money supply. This was great for governments and banks because they
could create new money at will. And today, without a Gold standard to adhere to, inflation has
eroded over 87% of the dollar’s purchasing power since 1971, while Gold has risen over 6,637%.
This is just one of the many reasons why Gold is now so popular
amongst banks, concerned citizens, and strategic investors. People
1 oz Silver American Eagle
Weight: 31.103 g
are using it as a hedge against fiat currency, which is only backed
Fineness: 0.999 by debt, paper notes, and false promises. This inflation-based
Diameter: 40.6 mm
system is designed to transfer wealth away from the masses and
Silver Content: 31.103 g
move it into the hands of big governments, corporations, and
banks. For these reasons, Gold & Silver are also used as a safety
net against a currency collapse or reset, oil and interest rate
shocks, real estate bubbles, global instability, recessions, and
banking crises. Gold & Silver have survived and thrived through
every government, currency, financial collapse, and economic crisis
in history. Now that is a successful track record!
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Short & Long-Term Precious
Metals Performance
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old & Silver perform well when bad things happen in the world or economy. What
many people don’t realize is they can also perform when things are going well. Take a
look at the chart below from 2000 to 2024. You can see that Gold rose in value with
the economy from 2002 to 2007. Then it escalated after the Great Recession of 2008. Then
look at May 2019 to March 2020. You’ll see Gold rising during normal conditions in 2019, then
even more substantially after the Covid-19 Pandemic in early 2020. With Gold & Silver, growth
opportunities exist during both good times and bad.
Based on Gold’s Fundamental Value (around $12,800 per oz at the time of publication), which is
calculated using total debt divided by the number of physical ounces in existence, it is severely
undervalued. This makes now an excellent time to buy. Our in-house industry experts and
analysts will help position you accordingly to be on the winning side of the next Economic Reset.
Silver has experienced similar growth patterns from 2000 to 2024. While Gold at the time of
publication has increased over 882% since 2000, Silver has risen over 544% (see Silver chart
below). Past performance is never a guarantee of future results, but history does leave clues.
Like most industry experts, we see Gold & Silver continuing to increase substantially in value,
mainly due to governments and Central Banks increasing inflation (fake money printing) globally.
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are outside the control of big banks and Wall Street. This is true
diversification.
We highly recommend discussing your goals with your We have an average rating
dedicated Gold & Silver Analyst while time and product of 4.9 out of 5 stars from
availability permits. The entire global economy is changing verified customers via
faster than it ever has, and we believe a complete Currency Google Reviews.
Reset is already unfolding in front of us. Your Gold & Silver
Analyst will answer any of your questions and fully educate you
on all Gold & Silver products. Together with your analyst, you
will develop a custom strategy that is tailored to your situation,
future goals, and concerns.
Many people believe the notion that stocks and bonds outperform
Gold & Silver, and while that might be true in short periods of
time, it often is not the case in the long run. Look at this relative
performance chart which compares the performance of Gold, Silver,
the US dollar, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the 10-year
1 oz Gold American Buffalo
Treasury Note since 2000. As you can see in the chart above, spot
Weight: 31.1033 g (1 troy oz)
Gold & Silver outperformed stocks and bonds, and we believe this Fineness: 0.9999 or 24 karats
Diameter: 32.7 mm
will continue to increase with our current economic climate. Gold Content: 31.1033 g
1 troy oz)
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Types of Gold & Silver
Bullion Foreign Gold Coins
Gold & Silver Bullion products are modern minted coins and bars Foreign Gold Coins like Swiss
that range in size from 1 gram up to 1,000 ounces. Currently, they Francs, French Roosters,
track the spot price of Gold & Silver, which is published by COMEX and British Sovereigns
and can be found on our website at www.itmtrading.com. are fractional (less than
an ounce) Gold Coins that
The primary function of bullion is barter-ability and certain asset
were minted prior to 1948
protection, which provides Plan-B currency opportunities and
and were used as currency.
protects purchasing power from the ravages of inflation over time.
These coins offer high
The price of bullion products is determined by the various mints Gold content, carry some
that produce them, as well as supply and demand factors that can historical significance, and
influence premiums. You will commonly hear the term spot plus. since they pre-date modern
This means the spot price plus a premium for the delivery of the era bullion coins, they are
physical metal. scarcer than bullion.
As an example, American Gold Eagles have a higher premium than The primary function of old
Credit Suisse Gold bars because the U.S. Mint charges a higher foreign Gold Coins is asset
premium than other mints. While American Eagles will cost more protection, and due to their
per ounce than other coins or bars, they typically receive a higher smaller size, they also offer
bid price when selling as well. greater flexibility as a tool of
barter if
needed.
Pre-1933 U.S. Gold & Silver Coins
These are coins that were minted (created) prior to 1933. They were used as
official U.S. currency from 1795 to 1933. They are limited in quantity and have
a diverse range of additional wealth protection and future safety benefits that
bullion and foreign Gold Coins do not. You must work with seasoned experts
you can trust on this topic, thus avoiding risks and properly protecting all
areas of your wealth.
The primary functions of Pre-1933 coins vary from asset protection, to Mint Mark
growth opportunities and legacy building (based on quality and rarity). In C Charlotte, North Carolina
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addition, many strategic investors also enjoy the privacy and non-disclosure D Dahlonega, Georgia
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True diversification is the key to success, which may be one reason you are S San Francisco, California
considering Gold & Silver over the paper dollar. However, the W West Point, New York
1 oz Gold American Eagle 1 oz Gold American Buffalo 1 oz Gold S. African Krugerrand 1 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leaf
Weight: 33.933 g (1.0910 troy oz) Weight: 31.1033 g (1 troy oz) Weight: 33.933 g (1.0910 troy oz) Weight: 31.1033 g (1 troy oz)
Fineness: 0.916 or 22 karats Fineness: 0.9999 or 24 karats Fineness: 0.9167 or 22 karats Fineness: 0.9999 or 24 karats
Diameter: 32.7 mm Diameter: 32.7 mm Diameter: 32.8 mm Diameter: 30 mm
Gold Content: 31.1033 g (1 troy oz) Gold Content: 31.1033 g (1 troy oz) Gold Content: 31.1033 g (1 troy oz) Gold Content: 31.1033 g (1 troy oz)
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Weight: 26.73 g
Fineness: 0.900
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Silver Content: 0.7735 oz
$10 Gold Liberty “Eagle”
Weight: 16.7185 0.5375 troy oz)
$20 Gold Liberty “Double Eagle” $5 Gold Liberty “Half-Eagle”
Fineness: 0.900 or 21.6 karats
Weight: 33.436 g (1.0750 troy oz) Diameter: 27 mm Weight: 8.3592 g (0.26875 troy oz)
Fineness: 0.900 or 21.6 karats Gold Content: 15.0466 g (0.4838 troy oz) Fineness: 0.900 or 21.6 karats
Diameter: 34 mm
Diameter: 21.6 mm
Gold Content: 30.0933 g (0.9675 troy oz)
Gold Content: 7.5233 g (0.2419 troy oz)
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1 oz Gold Austrian Philharmonic 1 oz Silver American Eagle 1 oz Valcambi Suisse Gold bar 1 oz Engelhard Silver bar
Weight: 31.103 g (1 troy oz) Weight: 31.103 g Weight: 31.1033 g (1 troy oz) Weight: 31.103 g
Fineness: 0.9999 or 24 karats Fineness: 0.999 Fineness: 0.9999 or 24 karats Fineness: 0.999
Diameter: 37 mm Diameter: 40.6 mm Dimensions: 38 mm x 22 mm Dimensions: 50 mm 28 mm
Gold Content: 31.103 g (1 troy oz) Silver Content: 31.103 g (1 troy oz) Gold Content: 31.103 g (1 troy oz) Silver Content: 31.103 g (1 troy oz)
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Make Your Wealth Last Forever
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s a strategic investor or anyone planning for lifetime wealth,
you must take a multitude of variables into account. One of
which is consistently identifying undervalued assets which are
in a long-term positive trend. Certain Pre-1933 Gold Coins have been
in a successful long-term trend from 1971 to present, and (at the time
of publication) they are currently among some of the most undervalued
assets in their class; which makes them the biggest bargain for future
upside potential. Additionally, these are the types of coins which are
accumulated by the top 1%, in part due to the reasons above. Rare
Coins can also hold a large amount of wealth in a single, small, private
object. This allows your wealth to be nearly invisible, easy to move,
untraceable and within your full control.
The first coins were created around 550 B.C., and stamped with the
likenesses of leaders and heroes whose achievements made a mark
on the course of the world. While the civilizations these coins
represented may have crumbled or disappeared entirely, the
value of these Rare Coins have only continued to rise. Just like We specialize in PCGS and
any high-value collectibles, these types of Pre-1933 Coins are NGC certified coins. Graded
among the rarest and most desired collectibles on earth. coins are encapsulated in
tamper-evident, sonically
In 1933 President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered a halt to the
sealed, high-security capsules
minting of Gold Coins and issued an executive order making
to reinforce the confidence of
privately held Gold (over five ounces per person) illegal. While
grade and authenticity.
the government never went door to door, all (bullion) Gold was
required to be delivered back to the Federal Reserve Bank.
This effectively made Gold (Bullion) illegal for Americans to
own or use, until it was repealed (41 years later) by President
Gerald Ford on December 31, 1974. What many people don’t know
is there were certain types, dates, and qualities of Gold Coins which
were exempt in writing on that same executive order. This allowed
those specific coins to be held legally (and profited from) during
those 41 years.
Those relatively small number of exempt coins range in age and hold
significant appeal to investors and collectors alike. Several notable
Americans acquired these types of coins, from presidents such
as Thomas Jefferson to industry giants such as J.P. Morgan. With
the deep relationships and sources we’ve developed over the last
29 years, you can also own these types of coins in a full range of
pricing. Pre-1933 Gold Coins are one important aspect of a properly
developed strategy. We find they are also the least known and most
misunderstood. However, understanding this category properly will
provide unmatched benefits for long-term wealth preservation and
growth.
The widely recognized coin grading and certification firm, Professional Coin Grading Service
PCGS maintains detailed indexes to track the performance of the coin market. According
to statistics published by PCGS and Professor Raymond Lombra, Dean of the Department of
Economics at Pennsylvania State University, rare Gold Coins in many instances have historically
outperformed stocks and Gold Bullion by a wide margin.
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Since 1971, Mint State Rare Gold Coins outperformed every category,
including the Dow Jones Industrial Average 2.5 to 1 and bullion 1.8 to 1
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Uncontested Privacy
Many Americans wish to acquire assets that are
confidential in nature. Due to their status as a collectible, We provide you full access
Pre-1933 U.S. Gold Coins offer a degree of privacy not to portfolio reviews on our
found with many other assets. When you buy or sell website, so you can track the
these coins, the dealer is not required to fill out a 1099 performance of your Gold &
B reporting form for any person or agency, so these Silver.
transactions remain completely undisclosed.
All of this being said, Rare Coins are also only one foundational aspect to a properly developed
portfolio. Our approaches are directed by your individual needs and goals, while assessing
your most at-risk wealth and assets. From there we can develop the most appropriate strategy
for Gold & Silver acquisition. Then you will be in the best position to both survive and thrive the
Economic Reset, and achieve your desired financial future.
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Diversify Your Portfolio
with a Gold & Silver IRA
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f you hold assets in an IRA or a 401k from a company you no longer work for, you may
choose to roll some of those funds into a self-directed Gold & Silver IRA.
Diversification is key to investment and retirement planning success. The more diverse a
portfolio, the less overall risk it will contain. What many people don’t know is the government
allows for funds from an IRA or 401k to be rolled over into a Gold & Silver IRA without penalty.
This may or may not be the best strategy for your individual goals, which can be discovered in
your discussions with your dedicated Gold & Silver Analyst.
*Varies by Depository
2 Fund the IRA
Once the account is set up, the next step is funding *GoldStar’s fees are subject to
it. GoldStar makes this process simple. This can be change
For Assistance Throughout this Process Contact Your Precious Metals Consultant at 8886964653.
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Your Trusted Partner for
Gold & Silver
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TM Trading Inc. was founded in 1995 by Craig Griffin who was well known to the precious
metals industry. After working for a few national Gold companies, he saw a need for
transparency and integrity, with a focus on putting customers’ interests first. As Craig has
said many times, “It takes more work to be honest and to educate people, but it’s the right way
to do business.” From this philosophy ITM Trading was born.
We are a full-service buy/sell precious metals firm. We deal in most forms of physical Gold &
Silver, which is all 100% guaranteed and shipped free directly to your door. Your dedicated Gold
& Silver Analyst will assist you in building a diversified and strategic precious metals portfolio,
based on your individual concerns and goals for the future.
Our Mission
The ITM Family is here to educate and assist you in mitigating long-term financial risk, while increasing your
opportunities for future growth. This allows you to move confidently through any economic situation. We uncover
the hidden truths which underlie complex financial and economic systems, so you can make highly educated
choices which empower your future, freedom, and legacy. We are dedicated to providing you with exceptional
service and transparency, with guaranteed quality and delivery. We build relationships you can count on for a
lifetime with our Strategic Analysts who are here to support your goals. When you build a strategic Gold & Silver
portfolio with ITM Trading, you will gain a new level of confidence and peace of mind for many years to come.
For over 29 years, ITM Trading Gold & Silver Analysts have become known as the most
seasoned professionals in the industry. With previous careers in US government bond trading,
financial advising, stock trading, real estate, estate planning and banking; our consultants’
education is then leveraged into many years of economic analysis and Gold & Silver training.
When we say experts, we’re being serious. Experience of this caliber enables us to decipher
complex financial data and economic research, translating it into simple terms to help you make
high-quality choices around wealth preservation.
While many companies only sell Gold & Silver, ITM Trading provides
lifetime financial support and comprehensive strategies. As a result,
you can get the most from your Gold & Silver, and your future. For
this reason, we have the highest A rating with the Better Business We believe in customer
Bureau, and hundreds of third-party verified 5-star ratings from service first, and
our clients. We are always available to answer questions, address treating our clients
concerns, as well as share deep insights about all aspects of the
like family. We provide
economy and the Gold & Silver market.
ongoing education,
As our mission statement emphasizes, we are proponents of client tailored strategies, and
education. You will find this theme in every piece of information we lifetime relationships.
put out, from this guide and our completely redeveloped website, to We also welcome your
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have developed a proprietary strategy called Your Wealth Shield™. This framework fully adapts to any
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Sustained Living
How to effectively use your Gold & Silver and maintain your living standards
throughout the longest timeline possible.
Wealth Protection
How to create an insurance policy for your existing wealth, acquiring the specific Gold
& Silver which functions best for securing all your major assets.
Opportunity Positioning
How to leverage your wealth and timing so you can take advantage of the
opportunities which come during and after a Global Economic Reset.
Legacy Building
How to secure the best long-term performance so your wealth is making a difference
long after you are gone, for the people and causes you care most about.
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