Gold Coins are My Inflation Hedge - Anyone Else Crushing It?

Totally feel this! I've been doing something similar with silver, actually. Started buying a few years back when gas prices started getting wild, and it's been pretty comforting knowing I have that tangible asset. Not necessarily "crushing it" in a Lambo kinda way, but definitely feeling a lot more secure than I would with just cash sitting around.

Hey, that's awesome you've been so consistent with your strategy! When you say you've been building up "gold coins" for over a decade, are we talking mostly bullion coins like American Eagles or Krugerrands, or have you also dabbled in numismatic/collectible coins?

Hey, I hear you on the gold front, and it's definitely a solid play for some. But "crushing it" might be a strong word for gold's performance against inflation over the *entire* last decade, especially if we're talking about periods where the S&P 500 or even real estate saw some pretty significant gains.

I mean, it's definitely held its value, and I'm not knocking it as a store of wealth, but in terms of *outpacing* inflation with aggressive returns like some other assets have shown, it's been more of a tortoise than a hare, wouldn't you say?

Glad it's working out for you, OP! While I definitely see the appeal of physical gold for an inflation hedge – especially given what we've seen with the CPI lately – I've actually taken a slightly different approach with my own Gold IRA. Based in Miami, I’ve been leaning more into a mix of gold and silver ETFs, alongside some strategic calls on mining stocks, rather than relying solely on the physical coins. The liquidity and lower storage concerns just made more sense for my portfolio, which is in the $100-250k range. I found a lot of clarity on this when I checked out the Gold IRA Quiz here on GIRAB – it actually recommended a more diversified strategy that’s been serving me well so far.

Absolutely crushing it here in Aspen with physical gold, primarily coins like Eagles and Buffalos. I bought quite a bit more in early 2020 when everything went sideways, and that decision has paid off handsomely. Before I really committed, I spent a good amount of time figuring out the best allocation for my portfolio. I stumbled upon the Gold IRA Quiz here on GIRAB, and honestly, it was surprisingly helpful in outlining a strategy that fit my risk tolerance and long-term goals. Definitely worth taking if you're serious about this space.

Frankly, if your "crushing it" benchmark is simply outperforming the abysmal inflation numbers we've been seeing, then sure, gold coins are doing their job. But let's be real, are we talking about growth, or just wealth preservation against a rapidly deflating dollar? I diversified into a significant chunk of physical gold in 2020 and while it’s been a solid bedrock in my portfolio, I’m seeing considerably stronger returns from well-chosen resource stocks that benefit directly from industrial demand. There’s a distinction between holding value and actively growing it.

Good to see other folks in this thread getting aggressive with physical gold. I've been exclusively in American Gold Eagles for my IRA for the last five years, sitting on about 180k now. The premium on these can sting initially, especially when spot price jumps, but the liquidity and recognition when it comes to selling makes up for it. Seriously, trying to offload some obscure foreign bullion coin might save you a few bucks on the buy, but it's a headache later on for my experience.

Frankly, "crushing it" with gold coins as an inflation hedge feels a bit like celebrating winning a marathon by walking the last 10 miles. Sure, you finished, but was it optimal? I used the IRA Calculator from the sidebar and was surprised by the projections – for me, in Raleigh, over the long haul, a diversified precious metals IRA has shown significantly better mitigation against inflation's bite than just holding physical coins. We're talking less about massive gains and more about preserving purchasing power effectively.