Video News/In Focus with Jeremy Szafron

Gold’s sharp correction following record highs is not a reason for panic, says Rich Checkan, President and COO of Asset Strategies International. Speaking with Kitco News Anchor Jeremy Szafron, Checkan called the selloff a “massive opportunity to buy well,” arguing that the core fundamentals remain strong. “This is not the end of the bull market,” he emphasized, pointing to continued central bank buying, global currency debasement, and tightness in the physical market as evidence that the long-term setup for gold remains intact. Checkan contrasted the psychology of a market top with a healthy correction, explaining that investors often misread short-term volatility as structural weakness. He believes the disconnect between falling paper prices and resilient physical demand underscores just how bullish the backdrop remains. The interview also dives into his playbook for investors, outlining when to buy, hold, or take profits as gold consolidates within what he still views as a powerful long-term uptrend.