according to what has been published about 18 percent of outside funds were withdrawn in days previous to the actual Cypress announcment, most likely a leak of sorts. I do fell safer in Canada but not so much after that article, if that can happen here then maybe china or such may be the place to put some money, or Hong Kong since china has strict foreign restrictions. There are few etf's that you can cash out with physical. The cheque would e worth what?.....I think Sprott silve/gold offers a cashout in physical and yest you might not waht to keep any gold where the govt. might find it. Hey, the next gens decades from now may be finding gold and silver hidden all over the place....lol