You are absolutely correct concerning that category. With our US Dollar loosing so much value, and the turmoil in the economic world, that is a very wise thing to do. I was commenting though to the originator, (mpcusa), about the starting of his/her PM purchasing question. You are right though about the hedgers, they plan for the evident fall of our economy and the entire economic collapse worldwide. If that happens, then those who have planned ahead, will be in much better shape then those who have not prepared.