From Asset Strategies International:

The following was written by ASI's co-founder, Glen O. Kirsch, 21 years ago. We're reprinting it for you now because the message it contains is important – and timeless. We can't think of a better way to honor Glen's memory than by sharing these thoughts with you now.

We get a lot of questions about core holdings: "What are they? Do I need them? How much should I own?" So we decided to write an article that answers these frequently asked questions.

What are core holdings?

Core holdings are your emergency money. They're your ace in the hole – the gold and silver (and maybe some platinum) that you hope to God you never have to use, but thank God you have if you do. They are your bridge across social, political, and economic chaos.

What form should they take?

Core holdings have four crucial qualities...

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