Best Investments During Economic Collapse

The best investments during economic collapse are commodities and hard goods, not paper money or stocks that may quickly lose all or most of their value. Profitable investments increase one’s ability to survive economic recessions, depressions or worse. Consider investing in the following:

• Food: Keep survival food, such as freeze dried food, canned goods, pasta and dried meats, stored in your home in case of times of need. In the event of an economic collapse or societal unrest, there may be temporary disruptions in the food supply, or getting to a grocery store may be problematic. Having long-term food storage for you family is an excellent way to prepare for these possibly catastrophic events.



• Hunting Gear: Necessary for providing food in times of necessity, hunting gear is critical to true preparation for hard times. A bow and arrow set, fishing equipment and other hunting tools all have their place. Investing in this category could prove to be a financially smart move as these may sell for a premium in times of need, in addition to being useful to have for oneself.



• Precious Metals: The best is gold and silver bullion to have in one’s possession, second best is bullion in an IRA and third best is precious metal stocks. Most stocks will drop dramatically in an economic collapse, so divesting oneself of these before the collapse happens is advisable. Avoid tax penalties by converting them to precious metal stocks and funds.



• Junk Silver: Previously circulated U.S. half-dollars, quarters and dimes from before 1965 contain 90% silver. As silver spot price increases and the dollars drops, these coins become more and more valuable. They are one of the best investments during economic collapse — of course, purchase them now, before the market peaks.



• Tools: Hand tools for gardening, handyman work, bicycle repair, and the like may be essential to have during a dramatic economic decline. Having them on hand prior to a collapse means you won’t pay a premium after the economy goes south.



• Salt: Crucial to have with your long term food storage, salt is necessary to maintain life. Extra to sell is a good idea.



• Land: Both as a means of food production through crops and livestock and as a way to escape the masses form the city, quality farmland remains an valuable commodity.



• Livestock: Whether for sale or personal use, owning the means of meat and dairy production could make someone quite wealthy in hard times.



• Skills: From sharpshooting and self-defense to handyman/ repair, food growing and livestock butchering, learning survival skills may be one of the very best investments for economic collapse.



• Bartering Items: Extras in any of the categories above, as well as smaller items such as tobacco, alcohol, coffee, chocolate and other comfort items, are good to have on hand in case they’re needed someday.

The best investments during economic collapse are those that will hold their value; that is, those that have intrinsic worth. Things that are always valuable, such as silver and precious metals, or useful, such as tools, or necessary, like food and salt, are arguably the best investments to have prior to or during a societal collapse. Educating yourself with basic survival skills, gardening know-how, self-defense moves, and animal husbandry may prove the most valuable investment of all.

Source by Maria T. Miller

Best Investments During Economic Collapse