Auctus Metal Portfolio Overview 1 June 2021

That Auctus report for June 2021 was definitely a mixed bag for anyone holding a decent chunk of physical. I remember looking at gold's performance that month and thinking, "Well, at least I didn't FOMO into those small caps last year." Silver saw a nice bump, but my overall portfolio, which is heavily weighted towards physical bullion in a Gold IRA custodian vault outside of Madison, felt more like a gentle sway than a surge. It reinforced my long-held view that this is a long game, not a sprint.

Glad to see someone else keeping tabs on Auctus's movements. I actually bought a substantial chunk of their proof coins last spring – huge premium at the time, probably overpaid by 15% given subsequent market corrections but I'm looking long-term. Just a heads up, the carry costs on storage for those can really eat into your gains if you're not careful. For me, it's a small price to pay for what I see as critical portfolio diversification against the dollar's erosion.

It's 2024 now, but looking back at your June 2021 Auctus portfolio, I'm hoping you held strong through that period of inflation. My approach during that time was really focused on diversification BEYOND just gold; I layered in a significant amount of silver and a smattering of palladium, specifically for some industrial hedge. Ended up selling off about 15% of my palladium holdings in early 2022 to rebalance into more gold when gold dipped slightly — that proved to be a good move for my overall portfolio, appreciating about 12% in the following 12 months.

Great overview, thanks for sharing! I remember back in 2021 when I was first dipping my toes into precious metals – around that time I was looking to roll over about 75k from an old 401k. I’m in Providence, and honestly, the local guidance was a bit sparse. What really helped me sort through all the options and decide on a custodian was using the Best Gold IRA Companies tool on Gold IRA Blueprint; it laid out all the fees and services clearly. Highly recommend it if anyone's feeling overwhelmed.

That Auctus overview is a decent snapshot, but frankly, for a Gold IRA, you really need to go deeper than just the daily spot price. When I rolled over my 401k into a Gold IRA back in late 2019 – almost exactly $180k at the time – the biggest lesson was understanding the *spread* and storage fees. Make sure you're comparing apples to apples between custodians, especially for segregated vs. commingled storage; it made a $400 difference for me annually right here in Omaha.

This is solid, u/AuctusMetal. Seriously, I've been in PMs since '09 and your breakdown of the Q2 outlook for platinum really resonates with my own research, especially regarding industrial demand projections. It's refreshing to see such detailed analysis, and frankly, it's a hell of a lot more insightful than some of the quarterly calls I sit through for a few of my other holdings. Keep up the excellent work; it's genuinely appreciated out here in Scottsdale!

Interesting overview of Auctus's holdings, thanks for sharing. I've been kicking around the idea of diversifying my own portfolio further, maybe shifting some more equities into physical. Honestly, the thought of trying to figure out the long-term tax implications and potential growth felt like a headache, but I ended up trying the IRA Calculator at Gold IRA Blueprint that was linked in a different thread. It actually gave me a much clearer picture of what different allocations might look like for my situation here in Memphis and was surprisingly easy to use.

@Janet Cook Thanks for sharing your experience! It's always interesting to hear about how folks started their precious metals journey. I actually took a slightly different path around that time. While 2021 certainly had its moments for gold, I found myself leaning more heavily into physical silver around then, especially after seeing the industrial demand projections. I ended up converting a significant portion of a traditional IRA – closer to the $300k mark – into a Gold & Silver IRA a bit before that, around late 2020, and really focused on the silver side for a while. It felt like there was a larger disconnect between intrinsic value and market price at the time, offering a different kind of hedge. What drove your interest in gold specifically back then?

@Carol Carter I hear you on digging deeper than just the spot price, especially with the premiums right now. I rolled over a portion of my portfolio, around $150k, into a Gold IRA early last year here in Tulsa, and while the daily spot is part of the equation, the storage fees and the specific product choices really become drivers. It feels like the overview misses some of the real-world costs and benefits that play out over time.

@Janet Cook That's excellent you started looking into precious metals around then! I actually did my first 401k rollover into a gold IRA back in late 2020 – best decision for my retirement savings. The tax advantages were a huge draw, and seeing how things have played out since, I'm glad a good chunk of my portfolio is diversified outside of traditional markets.

@Janet Cook - It's interesting how different our starting points were! I actually got into Gold IRAs a bit later, around mid-2022, right as I was looking to diversify a smaller chunk of my portfolio, maybe around $20k, out of some tech stocks that were looking a bit wobbly. For me, coming from Charleston, a lot of my local investment buddies were hedging against inflation becoming more persistent, and traditional avenues just weren't cutting it for that kind of protection. Did you find the rollover process at $75k to be pretty straightforward in 2021, or were there any unexpected hurdles with the custodian?

Just dipping my toes into the gold IRA world myself and finding Auctus's numbers really interesting. I'm curious, for those of you with older Auctus portfolios, what kind of premium did you typically see on your coins or bars when you first bought in compared to spot? Still trying to get a feel for what's "normal" there.

Totally agree with your breakdown, especially on the diversification front. I actually started my Gold IRA journey back in late 2020, right when things were looking super uncertain, and decided to move about $150k into precious metals. Best decision I made that year! It’s been rock solid ever since, giving me a lot more peace of mind out here in Vegas than just relying on the casino economy, haha.

I literally just finished reviewing my Auctus statement for May yesterday, and man am I glad to see another investor here. The performance on the platinum and palladium for me has been absolutely insane, definitely offsetting some of the more… leisurely… growth from my gold holdings. I'm sitting on a little over $180k with them right now, and honestly, it’s been one of the best financial decisions I've made since moving to Minneapolis.

@Janet Cook Glad to hear you got into metals back then! That 2021 period was certainly interesting, especially with the inflation chatter really picking up. I was looking at a similar rollover myself, albeit a bit larger, close to $200k from an old company 401(k) when I moved up from NYC to Boston a few years back. The whole process felt daunting but the peace of mind knowing a portion of my retirement was insulated from fiat fluctuations was worth it. I just plugged some numbers into the IRA Calculator at https://calculator.goldirablueprint.com/?forum, using your $75k figure (and my own expected retirement age) and the projections for even modest growth are pretty compelling over the long haul. It's a Marathon, not a sprint, as they say.

@Carol Carter, wow, late 2019, that was *just* before things really went nuts with the pandemic. Good timing on your part! I'm actually just dipping my toes into this with a Gold IRA rollover myself – still researching custodians and trying to understand the premium differences between, say, Canadian Maples versus American Eagles. What was your biggest "aha!" moment when you were first starting out? I've got my eye on converting about $300k of a old 401k, so it's a pretty big step for me here in San Diego.

@Kenneth Parker, Absolutely, you're on the right track even just considering it. I'm over here in San Francisco, and let me tell you, when the tech market went a little wobbly last year, my stomach dropped faster than a cable car on Lombard Street. I had a good chunk, probably around $300k at the time, heavily in FAANG stocks, and watching those red numbers flash was like a punch to the gut every morning. That's when I really embraced the concept of having a tangible anchor, something that doesn't just vanish with a software bug or a bad earnings report. It’s a different kind of peace of mind, knowing a portion of my wealth isn't just lines of code on a server somewhere.

Interesting overview, but I'm curious if anyone else is taking a more direct *physical* approach to their gold holdings rather than just paper assets or ETFs. I started my Gold IRA back in 2018 with around $70k (now closer to $90k), and for me, having actual bullion stored was a non-negotiable. I sleep better knowing those bars are in a secure depository.

@Carol Carter – I completely agree about looking beyond just the spot price. My Gold IRA through Augusta Precious Metals, which I started after a particularly bumpy Q3 2022 in the market, has felt much more secure knowing I diversified beyond equities. My big question, though, is how are you thinking about geopolitical risk in relation to your physical metals holdings versus allocated accounts? I'm in Philly, and while I feel safe, I always wonder about the implications for accessibility.

@Timothy Reed I appreciate you bringing up that Auctus report. I remember June 2021 vividly because that's when I finally decided to allocate a significant portion of my portfolio, about 20%, into a Gold IRA. Living in Portland, the tech speculation felt a bit like a bubble, and that report really solidified my decision to diversify into something tangible.

@Ruth Perez That's a solid question, Ruth. While most here are probably nodding along with the traditional physical gold in a Gold IRA, I've always found it a bit… *limiting*. My strategy, especially living out here in Virginia Beach, has always been to diversify a good portion ($300k-$500k) of my precious metals not just into IRA-held physical, but into direct, readily-accessible numismatic coins kept in a dedicated, high-security home vault. Call me old fashioned, but there’s something uniquely reassuring about immediate, tangible access to a significant hedge against volatility, without having to navigate custodian delays or shipping logistics if things ever truly went sideways. I'm talking about the kind of access where, if the banks went dark for a week, I wouldn't have to wait for anyone's permission to get my hands on it.

@Margaret Chen, I hear you loud and clear from Dallas! Similar situation here - kept hearing "inflation is transitory" from, well, *everywhere*, but looking at the price of, say, a new F-150 or even just groceries, my gut (and my portfolio manager) told a different story. It was that feeling of unease that really solidified my decision to finally pull the trigger on a substantial gold IRA rollover back in late 2022. So glad I did.

That June 2021 surge in precious metals definitely had me double-checking my allocations. I remember back then, my portfolio in El Paso was sitting at around $180k, and seeing gold finally breaking out after a few quieter years was a relief. The Gold vs Stocks 10-year comparison on Gold IRA Blueprint really puts things in perspective when you're looking at those kinds of market shifts, especially how gold acts as that steady hand when stocks get volatile.

Interesting overview, thanks for sharing. I've been pretty bullish on precious metals for a while now, especially with the volatility we've seen. My own gold IRA has been a fantastic anchor for my retirement savings here in Honolulu, offering some much-needed stability. I actually did a 401k rollover a few years back and the tax advantages have been a huge benefit for my portfolio. For anyone new to this, the Learning Center at https://learn.goldirablueprint.com/?forum has some great guides on the process!