Special Report: Swiss Metal Group SMI Inc.

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Knut Andersen at the Global Escape Hatch conference in Panama City this year. Although our paths have crossed a few times in the past, this time, I made a focused effort to learn as much about his company, Swissmetal Inc., as I could.  After all, any company who are Oxford Club Pillar 1 Advisors, recommended by the Sovereign Society, and approved to present at International Living conferences deserves further investigation.

SwissmetalInc. helps individuals acquire physical ownership of Rare and Strategic Metals in quantitiesindividualinvestors can afford.  As opposed to theindustrial quantities previously required.

While Swissmetal Inc. (SMI)alsoprovidespreciousmetalsat competitive prices, the Strategic Metalsreallypiquedmyinterest. I believethey could be a valuable addition to your portfolio and give you diversification beyond the gold and silver you already own.

Strategic Metals...

Most people have never heard of rare strategic metals, even though National Geographic calls them "the secret ingredient in almost everything."  Strategic Metals are a strategically chosen group of elements used in applications ranging from cosmetics to technology, green future tech to nuclear power, and almost everything else you use in your daily life.

Strategic,or as their often called, Technological Metals, are considered a brand new asset class becauseuntilrecently they were out of reach of theindividual investor. World governments,mines, andlargemanufacturers however, havebeen hording these valuable commodities for years.

As you'lldiscoverlater,these metals are so critical the U.S. government is creating new laws, and countries could riseor fall basedon theirability to securethem.  Our readers are well familiar with the fact that China holds a near monopoly on Rare Earths, yet very few investors are aware of strategic metals and their importance.

Investing in these elements used to be cumbersome. Youhadto finda competent broker, dealwith packaging, shipping, storage, assayvalues, importand export duties, custom fees andpaperwork, taxes, insurance,and various other miscellaneous expenses ateach stage.

When I met with Knut on three separate occasions, he explained how SMIhandleseverythingforyou,and acquiring these metalsis aseasyas buyinggold or silver. Themetals arepackaged into groups of strategicallychosenmetalscalledbaskets,based on application.  Baskets allow anyoneto get started forlessthan $12,000; butcan be combined up to any amount you wish.

In addition to assetprotection and security against inflation,owningthesemetals adds a significantupsidepotential to your portfolio. Theyalsoprotect you from the ebb and flow, or even outright collapse, of the currencymarkets.

Knut toldme he's happy to assist readers of our e-updatestodiscovermore about these exciting metals. They'veeven puttogether a special freepackage for our readers..

Strategic metals are used in 80%-90% of Industries and 95% of the productsyou use every day...

They formcritical components used in computer circuitry, cell phones, LCDmonitors,jet engines, night visionequipment,make-up, ointments/ creams, DVDs, light bulbs,clothing dyes, pills / pharmaceuticals,andmuchmore.

When you think about how muchtechnology we encounter daily, it's easy to see how future demandfor existing products, as wellas newapplicationswillskyrocket.

The metals are grouped into four baskets,each focusing on a different industry. Basket prices range from$11,669 - $23,583 (attimeof writing),and you canmix and match them how you choose.

There is the Construction Basket,which continues togrow due to developmentin economies aroundtheworld...  And the Key Industriesbasket, which is diversified throughout technological manufacturing.  There's also the defense basket, focusing on technology used for military applications.  And, finally, SMI is about to launch the brand new Aero-Space and Future Technology Basket, focused on that explosive industry.

You can find daily values of these baskets, in English, on the SMI website at: http://www.swissmetal.net/daily-value.html

Projected Supply Shortages

Currently, China controls over 80%of the supply chain and theytightened it up considerably a couple of years ago.  As traderelationscrumble due totheUkraine crisisand other situationsaround the world,it seems supplythinningevenmore is likely.

In fact, in 2011, Mike Coffman (R-CO) introduced legislation(RESTARTAct) attempting to protect against shortfalls in critical stockpilesneeded for National Defense.

Even though there's anongoingeffortto open new supply lines,thepathisn'tsmooth. High risk,millionsof dollarsin exploration,and expensiveprocessingfeeskeepsminesout of the running to take controlawayfromChina any time soon.

Unlike Gold and Silver, strategic metals aren't traded in any of the major exchanges...

In addition, they're only traded as physicalmetals.  Not certificates which existin greater quantities than the commodities they represent.  This keepstheir price driven by real supply and demand. Notspeculators where big future contractscan drive prices up or down almost on demand.

If you become an owner of strategicmetals, you ownstockpilesof real metalyou can see,touch,andfeel.  Unlike certificateswherea great degreeof trustis requiredto even believe theyare backedby real assets.

Results

Because these are physical metals with a real industrial demand, they're an excellenttool for protection against inflation.  And if you only purchasethem forthat reason, you should be satisfied you won the battle. Anything more is abonus.  But there is a bonus...

Already, theA basket has shown growth in value of almost79% over the last 5 years. The constructionand engineering basket has grown over24%inits first31 months, and the Defense basket increased a respectable 6.5% in its first 2years.  I like this one personally, but please consider your own objectives.  My thinking is that the current Ukraine situation and all that is going on around the globe that "war" is now a growth industry--most unfortunately.

If you owned a portfoliomade up ofall four basketssince launch, you would have seen average 13.5% increases per year. While past performance isneverproof of future earnings, the growing demand and decreasingsupplylookpromising.

Since these metals are storedin secure vaults and aren't financial accounts...

Owning StrategicMetals is no different from owningother assets like carsor boats.  They are not financialinstrumentsor accounts, and aren'tsubjectto any type of reporting.    

This givesyou the utmostprivacyavailable. Swissmetal Inc. has no obligation to report your holdings. .  In fact, they have no mechanismin placeto do so, even ifthey wanted to.  Again, in today's world having some financial privacy is a question that I get continually.

SwissmetalInc. has relationships with bank levelsecure vaults in bothSwitzerland and Panama.  Therefore, they can arrange private, offshore storage with no footprint at all inthe U.S.  I cannot speak for others in this industry but I have visited several storage facilities through my career including some CME approved locations.  I had absolute freedom to explore and qualify every aspect of the vault.  I can sincerely write that this facility is one I can recommend.

Your assets will beprivate, insured, safe, and secure whilegrowing and protecting you against inflation.  You have absoluteanonymity for the acquisition,storage, and eventual liquidation of your metals. Ofcourse, you may have reporting requirements for any profitsyoumake after selling.

However, there's no requirementfor SMI, orthe vault,to fileanything. It is between you and your tax advisors as our readers are global and the law varies dependent upon jurisdiction.

Asset protection

When planning your asset protectionstrategy,it's criticalto limityour exposure to currency fluctuations.  Since it's a realasset,the value of yourmetal stash stays impervious to movements in currency. Whenit'stime to liquidate, you can take proceeds in any legal tender you wish.

I.R.A. Considerations

As you know, the Individual Retirement Arrangement(I.R.A.)allows you to growthe value of your savingstax free, or tax deferred, dependingon the type. What youmight not know is, you can use it toown strategic metalsand storethemoffshore.  Giving you allthe benefits we've discussed, pluscompounding tax-free growth.

In addition, youmighthave heard themyth your I.R.A. is safefromlawsuits.

Unfortunately,the truthis, a cunninglawyer could gain accessto your retirement savings.

However, just bymoving your I.R.A. offshore, it's virtuallyimpossible for anyone,other than you, to toucha single ounce of your metal.

Most administrators haveneverheardof this3-step strategy.  However, SMI has access to a network of expertswho can get you setup in a couple of weeks. You'lldiscovermore about this little known and underutilized strategy by downloading the information pack I'lltell you about in a moment.

Here are the details of their current lineup...

A Basket: Key Industry Basket
Estimated price $18,331
 

C Basket:Construction and Engineering
Estimated price $11,669
 

D basket:Defense
Estimated price $23,583
 

E Basket: Aero-Space And Future Technology
Estimated Price: TBA Launching Soon