My silver stacking journey and strategy - 15 years in!

• •Thought I’d share a bit about my silver stacking journey, especially with all the ups and downs lately.
• •I've been in the game for about 15 years now, started really getting serious with it right around when I was approaching my 40s.
• •My strategy for silver has always been a bit different from gold.

Thought I’d share a bit about my silver stacking journey, especially with all the ups and downs lately. I've been in the game for about 15 years now, started really getting serious with it right around when I was approaching my 40s. Figured it was a smart move to diversify from just my 401k and oil company stock, especially given the volatility we've seen in the energy market over the years. My portfolio's hovered between $500k and $1M for a while now, and a decent chunk of that has been earmarked for precious metals, primarily gold, but I've always had a soft spot for silver too.

My strategy for silver has always been a bit different from gold. With gold, it's more about the long-term, big-ticket stability. Silver, for me, has always been about accessibility and that industrial demand angle. I've accumulated a mix over the years – everything from American Silver Eagles to some older Canadian Maple Leafs, junk silver, and even a few of those 10 oz RCM bars that just feel substantial in your hand. I'd say I've probably got around $75k-$100k worth of physical silver tucked away. It's not my biggest holding by any means, but it's a significant enough hedge that it makes me sleep better at night.

I remember back in 2011 when silver shot up like a rocket – everyone thought it was going to the moon. Part of me wishes I'd dumped more at the top, but hindsight's 20/20, right? The key for me has always been dollar-cost averaging. I try to buy a little bit every few months, especially on dips. I'm less concerned with catching the absolute bottom and more about building a solid physical position over time. Living in Dallas, I've got a couple of trusted local dealers I work with, but I’ve also bought online for competitive pricing when I'm looking for specific items.

My main goal with silver is not necessarily to get rich quick, but rather to have a tangible asset that isn't tied to the financial system. It’s a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, plain and simple. Given how much has changed since I first started investing in gold and silver, I'm curious what other folks on here are doing. Has your silver strategy evolved much over the last decade? And for those of you who are relatively new to this, what's driving your interest in silver right now?