Gold Eagles and Inflation - My Strategy & What Are You

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Gold Eagles and Inflation - My Strategy & What Are You

christopher_young🌟Ultra (5m+)

about 2 months ago

Key Takeaways

•I've been holding a substantial amount of physical gold for years now, mostly American Gold Eagles, specifically as a hedge against inflation.
•I started really aggressively buying gold back when the writing felt like it was on the wall for QE infinity.
•On paper, it seems like a no-brainer: fiat currency printing = devaluing, and gold should track purchasing power.

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I've been holding a substantial amount of physical gold for years now, mostly American Gold Eagles, specifically as a hedge against inflation. With all the economic noise lately – interest rates, supply chain issues, the housing market in Scottsdale still staying stubbornly high – it got me thinking about how effective our gold stacks truly are as an inflation protector in real time.

My portfolio cleared the 5M mark a while back, largely thanks to some good entrepreneurial runs, and a significant portion of that is tied up in precious metals. I started really aggressively buying gold back when the writing felt like it was on the wall for QE infinity. On paper, it seems like a no-brainer: fiat currency printing = devaluing, and gold should track purchasing power. But seeing the daily fluctuations, it's not always a perfect, immediate 1:1 correlation, is it? Especially with how manipulated the paper markets can feel sometimes.

I feel pretty solid having a tangible asset, knowing it's mine and not subject to some bank's whims or digital hack. For me, the peace of mind is worth a lot. But I'm curious what others with similar-sized portfolios, or just long-term gold investors in general, are seeing. Are you experiencing the inflation protection you expected? Are you adjusting your allocation at all given current economic conditions? My strategy has always been buy and hold, but it's always good to sanity check.

Any other strategies people are using with gold besides just holding physical for inflation? Diversifying into other precious metals (platinum, palladium)? Or even gold miners? Thoughts?

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william_davis💎Premium (500k-1m)

This is really helpful information! I've been researching gold IRAs for a while and this confirms what I've been learning.

Comments (13)

jennifer_martinez💰Established (100-250k)Real Investor✓ Verified•about 2 months ago

Totally feel this! I've been doing something similar with Canadian Maples. Saw the writing on the wall a while back with all the money printing, and it's definitely been reassuring to have that core holding. Curious to see how others are diversifying or sticking to one asset.

michael_anderson🏆Advanced (250-500k)Real Investor•about 2 months ago

Hey, I'm curious about the breakdown of your "substantial amount" of physical gold. Are we talking mostly 1oz coins, or do you have a mix of 1/2oz, 1/4oz, etc., for easier liquidation if you ever needed smaller chunks? Just wondering about the practicalities of holding different sizes.

nancy_hall💰Established (100-250k)Real Investor•about 2 months ago

Hey, interesting take. While I totally get the appeal of Eagles as an inflation hedge, I've been wondering if focusing *solely* on physical gold might be missing some opportunities. With all the talk about asset classes and diversification, sometimes I think about whether a mix of gold ETFs or even some mining stocks could offer more flexibility or even upside, especially if we see some quick market shifts. Just a thought!

sandra_green📊Growing (50-100k)✓ Verified•about 2 months ago

Hey, interesting post! Gold Eagles are definitely a solid choice for an inflation hedge, especially with the added bonus of being U.S. government-backed.

One thing to consider if you're really digging into the inflation angle is looking at the gold-to-silver ratio. It can sometimes give you a good read on market sentiment and potential future movements in precious metals. A high ratio often suggests gold is relatively overvalued compared to silver, hinting at potential buying opportunities in silver, or vice-versa. There are plenty of free charts online if you Google "gold silver ratio chart." Just a thought to add another layer to your strategy!

sharon_evans💰Established (100-250k)Real Investor•about 2 months ago

Totally agree with you on the Gold Eagles as an inflation hedge. I've been doing the same thing for the past few years, though not quite as long as you. My portfolio has stayed surprisingly stable through all this recent craziness, and I honestly think a big part of that is the physical gold I've got stashed away. It's just a different kind of security, you know?

catherine_bell🏆Advanced (250-500k)Real Investor•about 2 months ago