My silver stacking journey, strategy, and some thoughts on volatility

• •Been seeing a lot of posts lately about folks just starting out, and it got me thinking about my own journey with silver.
• •I fell down this rabbit hole a few years back, probably around 2019 or so.
• •My strategy for silver has always been a bit more speculative than my gold holdings.

Been seeing a lot of posts lately about folks just starting out, and it got me thinking about my own journey with silver. I fell down this rabbit hole a few years back, probably around 2019 or so. I was working on a research project for VCU, delving into long-term economic stability and inflation hedging, and the data just kept pointing me toward precious metals. After doing some pretty deep dives into historical asset performance and portfolio diversification, I decided to allocate a portion of my retirement funds. Currently, I've got around 10-12% of my ~$400k portfolio in precious metals, mostly through a Gold IRA, but I’ve been building up a decent stash of physical silver too, primarily coins.

My strategy for silver has always been a bit more speculative than my gold holdings. With gold, it's about capital preservation and a hedge against broader economic turmoil. Silver, though, I see as having more upside potential due to its industrial demand. I typically try to buy dips, especially when the gold-silver ratio gets a bit out of whack. I was really loading up last year when things felt a bit uncertain, adding about $10k worth of Eagles and some Canadian Maples whenever I saw them under $24/oz. I even snagged some fractional rounds when a local coin shop here in Richmond had a decent deal. It felt good at the time, like I was really capitalizing.

However, lately, my emotional side is kicking in a bit, and I’m wondering if I’m being too aggressive. The price action has been a rollercoaster. I know intellectually that volatility is part of the game with silver, and I bought in with a long-term mindset, thinking 5-10 years down the line. But when you see those swings, it's hard not to second-guess yourself, especially with the current economic climate feeling so… unpredictable. I’ve been spending a lot of time on the Learning Center at Gold IRA Blueprint, trying to educate myself further and calm my nerves with data-driven insights. It's been incredibly helpful for understanding market dynamics beyond just chasing price movements.

So, I'm curious to hear from others. How do you manage the emotional side of silver investing? Do you have specific price targets for buying or selling, or is it more about dollar-cost averaging and ignoring the daily fluctuations? I'm debating whether to keep buying at these levels, or if I should just hold off and see how things shake out over the next few quarters. Any insights from seasoned stackers on navigating market volatility would be greatly appreciated!