Holding strong against inflation with gold, how are you guys handling the current uncertainty?

• •I've been seriously stacking gold and other precious metals for a while now, and it's always been a core part of my inflation protection strategy.
• •I've seen enough economic cycles to know that when things get squirrely, physical assets tend to hold their own.
• •My current allocation is about 15% in physical gold and a bit more in silver.

As a developer based in Aspen, inflation is something I'm constantly thinking about – especially with the cost of everything going up, labor, materials, you name it. I've been seriously stacking gold and other precious metals for a while now, and it's always been a core part of my inflation protection strategy. With a portfolio that's thankfully north of $5M, I'm at the point where preserving purchasing power is paramount, even more so than chasing risky growth. I've seen enough economic cycles to know that when things get squirrely, physical assets tend to hold their own.

My current allocation is about 15% in physical gold and a bit more in silver. I've been primarily buying American Gold Eagles and Canadian Gold Maples, along with some larger bars – mostly stored in a secure vault, some more easily accessible. The peace of mind knowing that a significant chunk of my wealth isn't directly tied to the whims of the stock market or the continued weakening of the dollar is invaluable. I'm not saying it's a magic bullet, but historically, gold has been a reliable hedge against inflationary pressures, and I'm betting on that trend continuing.

What are your long-term strategies for protecting your portfolio from inflation? Are any of you primarily in other hard assets, like real estate (beyond my own developments, of course)? Or are you leaning into specific dividend stocks or other alternative investments? Curious to hear from others who are navigating this environment with substantial holdings. What are you doing to ensure your capital isn't just slowly eroding away?