Way back when gold was around $400, I accumulated a bunch of it.  Sold a few when it peaked at 1800.  It's been really flat for a long time.  But anyway, that is my hedge.  Plus a few pounds of silver.  As far as preserving current market investments, that is a really tough call.  I think if it all goes poof, we'll be in prepper mode anyway, and the investments won't matter.  Just my thoughts..  Best wishes to all patriots!