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In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt inspected the bars, according to a Wall Street Journal video.
In 1974, congressional delegates and journalists entered the vault amid rumors that the gold was missing.
(Spoiler alert: It was still there.)
In 2017, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, under the first Trump administration, also inspected the vault.
But what do investors have to gain or lose with the attention being placed on our nations gold repository?
What Would an Inspection Mean for Investors?
Experts GOBankingRates spoke with agreed that the current focus on gold shouldnt drive prices up.
But other factors can.
When high-profile figures like Trump and Musk bring attention to gold, it naturally sparks public interest.
What If the Gold Isnt There?
Experts said there is virtually zero chance that the vault will be empty.
That CANNOT happen, Plume said.
What If the Gold Is Confirmed?
The verification process will likely generate some media buzz and shift some focus onto the gold market in general.
Gold is always a good investment; it has no off-season, Plume said.
Plume pointed out that gold is not a get-rich-quick endeavor.
Rose agreed, citing golds independence from other assets.
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