I LOVE that it is BOTH!!!
It is an investment, if SHTF I know how to make very powerful medicine out of my bullion. I understand its intrinsic value, and how to extract that value even in a crashed economy. TOTALLY safe investment in my hands!

As a "lottery ticket" this one has a potential payoff like nothing else. I follow the silver / gold ratio, and if the price ratio ever stops being manipulated and the ratio is restored to where it reflects actual supply line ratios... Imma gonna be rich. LOL!

By the way, no chem trails here since you told me to pay attention. yeah!!!