Silver stacking as a complement to my Gold IRA - anyone else here doing the same?
- β’Been seeing a lot of talk here about gold, but wanted to chime in on the flip side of the PM coin - physical silver stacking.
- β’That's where silver bars and coins have come in for me over the last four years.
- β’My strategy isn't super complicated, but itβs been working out.
Been seeing a lot of talk here about gold, but wanted to chime in on the flip side of the PM coin - physical silver stacking. For context, Iβve got a comfortable six-figure Gold IRA running (just over $300k now, actually), but I also believe in keeping some physical assets closer to home. That's where silver bars and coins have come in for me over the last four years.
My strategy isn't super complicated, but itβs been working out. I try to put about $1,000-$1,500 into silver each quarter, focusing on well-known government-minted coins like Eagles and Maples, and then some 10oz and 100oz bars from reputable refiners. The goal isn't necessarily day-to-day liquidity β my IRA handles my primary retirement goals β but more about having tangible wealth outside of the financial system. Call me old-school, but coming from an industry like bourbon where things age and improve, I appreciate assets with a similar legacy feel. I'm based in Lexington, KY, and thereβs a great local coin shop that I trust, and they sometimes have good deals pop up. It beats paying shipping and premiums online if I can avoid it.
I know some folks here are all about maximizing gold exposure given its historical performance, but I like the lower entry point and higher upside potential of silver on a percentage basis, especially if we see some real inflation kick in. It feels like a solid hedge against currency devaluation alongside my gold holdings. Plus, there's always that tiny part of me that just enjoys holding something real, not just a number on a statement. Anyone else here splitting their physical PM strategy between a significant Gold IRA and smaller, ongoing silver purchases? What are your thoughts on geographical diversification with precious metals? I've been thinking about getting a safety deposit box in a different state for some of these physical assets.