When Don Henley and Glenn Frey wrote those famous lyrics, little did gold investors think it would be their problem. Like a guest at the infamous Hotel California, gold investors find themselves trapped between a rock (paper) and a hard place (liquidity). Despite being able to “check-in” with ease, escaping this hotel might be trickier than most investors anticipate. In this volatile landscape, gold funds wane and lawyers prioritize protection over profitability. Investors, once optimistic, now exhibit caution and are often “frozen”. And the flow of funds seems more ebb than flood. But what lies beneath this shift? ... (full story)