Best options for the impending recession?

I, by no means profess to be a "money man" in terms of investing and whatnot, but from what little I hear, I hear good things about gold and metals.

Especially curious about silver, as it is cheaper than gold, but also seems to hold its value well. Any insights?

ps I also heard something, somewhere about Bill Gates owning an absurd amount of silver. Anyone else hear something like that?