Unless the advisor is "connected" to sources of insider info, they know as little as anyone on unexpected moves. Computer analysis can be significant if the individual learns what the specific analytical indicates and follows it. human are more likely to ignore many opportunities due to "hanging on" for a little more profit the next days. Long term physical bullion holders are often in that category. Instead of using the many up and down cycles during a year, they are content as they buy while it is going up and then can't bare to sell when it has gained 5-20%. Like 60 yrs old men, they remember what they could once do 20- 30 yrs ago and think they will be able to do it again if they just wait some more time for the $40+ days or the apocalypse. If you just like to cuddle your bullion that is great, but don't think you are investing in future gains/loss. How many are on here that post "wish I had sold when it hit $$$" but instead held on, and how many at the other end " wish I had bought last week ".
Back in the old days when the DOW was around 2,000 "buy and hold" was a good "Basic Concept". When globalization hit I think that concept should have never been used again. My stock picks, which are few, are doing very well some up 85% since March. Other previous year picks up over 300%. It takes time for correct picks though and one shouldn't be in a hurry to invest. I've never really trusted an Investment Advisor going back to when one was trying to get me to buy Kuggerands even after they were banned in the US in the mid 80's. Most advisors tell you what to buy and never think of it again. The advisors may be "advised" by an Analyst. I was an analyst once before for a short time, as they prefer stuff where they made more money in better interest of themselves than their clientele. IMHO
Remembering the old adage about "these apples are made for eating and these apples are made for selling," some stocks are made for investing and some stocks are made for buy-and-sell.
Here is an alternative investment, even well certified. Your lady or guy might like a nice little bauble like this. This is a very honest dealer and has a good rep. GIA is like PCGS or NGC for coins. I know you won't, but thought I would show something, so you could say " Hey Honey , what do you think of this " https://www.ebay.com/itm/BIG-RARE-4...718110?hash=item4d63cad19e:g:qmgAAOSwruhZiul2
Yeah, yesterday silver hit $16.83 and bounced off that to about $17.06 in like no time. It's challenging that low point again.