With the New Year upon us, you may be pledging to get in shape, save money, or learn a new hobby. But have you made any stacking resolutions?
As we enter 2019, we find that spot prices are still hovering near historic lows while fundamentals in the precious metals markets are strengthening. So there’s no better time than now to evaluate your bullion collection and make some clear goals for how to capitalize on what could be some shining years ahead for metals. In that spirit, here are a few ways you can brighten your bullion collection in 2019.
Accumulate or complete a series
Maybe you’re looking for that final piece in the Queen’s Beast series to top off your collection. Or you’re excited to start something new, like our World of Dragons series. Or maybe you’ve accumulated every year of the Gold Lunar series, but never got around to picking up the 2019 release a couple of months ago. Or, like many disheartened gold and silver bugs in recent years, maybe you haven’t added to your stack at all lately because you’re waiting for a sign that precious metals markets are on the move up.
Whatever the case, now is the time to capitalize on low (but rising!) spot prices and attractive premiums to fill in any gaps in your collection!
Balance your bullion
Amassing bullion can be so fun that it’s easy to suddenly find yourself with too much of one type. But a mix of metals in a precious metals portfolio is the best way to take advantage of the unique supply and demand drivers behind each one of them.
So take advantage of the New Year’s fresh start to find ways to balance your bullion portfolio. Is your stack too silver-heavy? Then you’ll want to make a mental note to watch for specials on gold throughout the year. Have you always wanted to get in on platinum but were scared away by the price? At record low values, now is a perfect time to be on the lookout for great platinum deals.
Or maybe you find yourself with too much of one form. When you take a look at your collection, do you just see a stack of 1 oz coins? Then you might want to pick up some silver or gold bars in different weights to make your bullion portfolio more flexible and tradeable in the future.
And don’t forget: when it comes to different forms, you aren’t just limited to physical bullion that you hold in your hand. With spot prices on the move in 2019, you’ll want to earmark a portion of your precious metals portfolio to DGGold so that you can buy and sell quickly when the time is right.
Organize and store your bullion
Your responsibilities as a bullion investor aren’t over when the metals arrive at your door. Protecting your pieces from damage and the environment is just as important as ensuring you have a well-diversified portfolio. But it’s easy to fall behind on ensuring that your precious metals stay in top condition for generations to come.
Pure gold and silver are soft and easily scratched, dented, or nicked. So take time to make sure that each of your individual coins, bars, or rounds are kept in their original plastic flip. Or better yet, consider purchasing a PVS-free, Air-Tite capsule for every individual coin or bar you purchase this year.
Check to see if you’ve purchased enough individual coins or bars to start stacking them in protective tubes. And if you’re a serious collector, you can store several tubes at a time in secure monster boxes. Don’t forget to throw in a couple packets of silica gel to keep humidity levels low, and always handle your metals with soft gloves to prevent damage from your skin oils.
Sell what you don’t need
With a fresh year upon us, now is the perfect time to take a look at your collection with an unbiased eye to make room for what you really need. No matter how much you may be attached a piece, if it’s not contributing to the value of your stack, then maybe it’s time to let it go.
Consider selling back some of your bullion so that you can free up funds (and space) to potentially complete a collection or accumulate pieces that will not only bring you joy, but boost your bottom line, too.
Which leads us to…. Our January giveaway! We would love to hear about your 2019 stacking goals. Do you have specific objectives in mind for your bullion collection this year? Your comment below will serve as your entry in our January giveaway. Submit your comment (one comment only please) by January 31st, and one winner will be randomly selected on February 1st to receive a 2019 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle to help them get started on their stacking resolutions! Good luck!
I buy gold and silver as a hedge against the dollar . I also buy to give out as gifts this year!
I would like to see silver spike so that I can sell it and buy more gold.
Increase my stack pay down my debts prepare for finaincial meltdown.
I would like to win the coin.
Hallelujah!
Stack Stack Stack
As I sit around with gold and silver piling up around me, never to the quantity we would be. satisfied with of course, it’s probably a good idea to do some diligent organization for 2019.Thanks.
My goal is to buy a $5 gold Indian this year, love Pre-33 gold coins! Wish we would go back to real money.
My grandfather and dad we both ‘metal’ bulls. Our forefathers warned us against leaving the gold standard and living at the mercy of federal banks. Woe to us for being so gullible as to be hoodwinked into accepting the federal reserve system and graduated income tax
More gold, platinum, palladium.
Double the stack!
No specific stacking objective for this year, although as always, buy the dip. Just plan on increasing my holdings.
Sounds like a good plan I will be doing the same!
My goal is to finish college. I already have a job lined up and no student loan debt so the plan is to start investing a portion of savings in precious metals. The plan is to stack up 50oz silver and maybe a gold coin while continuously learning about the precious metals investment strategy. Small time, but everyone starts somewhere.
I simply just want the coin, thank you.
I plan on buy 20 pounds of gold and 500 pounds of silver but then reality sets in and I may buy 1 oz of gold and 100 oz of silver
Thank you for the Free Gold
Looking to move into Gold this year for the first time.
I plan on stacking gold and silver in 2019 and Provident metal will be my supplier. Thanks for the opportunity to win gold.
I WILL complete the set of NGC MS70 Silver Eagles. Then continue with the PF70 Silver Eagles
Still would like a few Gold Eagles.
Gold and other precious metals will be experiencing a boom over the near future and beyond. It behooves us to continue building our stockpiles and enriching our lives.
Just hoping to snag some sweet deals this year.
I would like to see more marvel coins so I can continue my collection
I’m continuing to invest in silver in 2019.
I am new to stacking, so my goal is to start off with a few ounces ( gold and silver)in 2019
Mike says–
Gold and Silver are REAL money. I want as much as possible, but platinum is the current bargain.
i want to start making my own unstackable silver bullion 😉
My stacking goal includes picking up a limited amount of premium gold and silver, and focusing on completing my Mercury dime Whitman album (to the extent practicable). I also love constitutional silver and will continue to pick that up while the price is right. Thanks for the opportunity!
My goal is to win a nice freebie ounce and continue to stack silver.
I would like to stack 5oz gold & 100oz silver
This year’s goal is much like last year’s: Slow but steady increase in my holdings of precious metals.
I plan to rebalance with more of an emphasis on silver until the s/g ratio
comes down.
Invest in gold more this year
Show me the platinum and gold!
I will continue my collection of Silver Pandas, American Silver Eagles and to buy at least 2 Classic commemorative to add to my collection.
I am new to Stacking and just purchased my first 10 oz. Of silver. I would love to one day have gold in my collection as well to have more balanced investment.
I’ve made a new years resolution to stack 270 ounces of silver, 2 ounces of gold, 1 ounce of palladium and 1 ounce of platinum.
Happy stacking!
Dont forget the Rhodium! King of all metals.