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 would be nice to see a gradual rise in the silver price. Slow but steady.
For 2019 I would like to complete a $2.5 gold dollar set. I’ve already started, let the search start!!!!
I hope to acquire enough Eagles to share more with my family and friends
Would like a little more silver and gold.
240 oz of silver and 6 oz of gold!
I would like to add to my stack monthly while silver is below $17.00 per oz. I would also like to accumulate as much free gold as possible…
I am looking to add more gold to stack and maybe expand to platinum this year.
Happy New Years!
My plan is to buy 2 rolls of Silver Eagles, 2 or 3 Gold Eagles and 10 x 10 oz of silver bars to add to my stash this year.
As prices rise, I am switching from BU silver coins and rounds to junk silver, mainly Morgan and Peace silver dollars.
Can I have it? Please!
To finish my collection on the marvel tuvalu serie and keep collecting the world of dragons. I would really like to buy my first gold coin this year but will see what happens.
Right now, my budget doesn’t allow for any gold, just silver. I would like the buy Chinese coins of 1 gram to at least get started. Then, I’ll consider 1/10 ounce gold coins from the U. S. and anywhere else. Maybe I’ll even graduate to 1/4 and 1/2 ounce at some point.
I’ve sold all my bitcoin for silver, but the gold eagle will be the beginning of my gold stack.
In 2019 I’d like to stack a minimum of 2, 1oz .9999 gold coins, and 1 platinum coin every quarter.
It would be nice to win. I went a default hearing today that took my rights to my brother’s estate(about $48,000.00) and gave the rights to the tax lien holder who paid $900.00 or so for the lien.
My goal is to double my silver and start adding gold. I’m sure 1/10 oz US issued will be my first new gold in a lot of years. Stack On !
I plan to stack silver rounds, American Eagles and Canadian Maple Leafs.
I also plan to stack a couple gold eagles or gold Buffalos.
I hope that I win some gold and/or silver !
I would love to start stacking old u.s gold. Mixed with new. And maybe a few palladium pieces.
I like stacking because it brings back memories of childhood when relatives gave me silver dollars and silver halfs for presents. Simpler times that I miss.
My 2019 goal is building generational wealth for my daughters by buying government minted pm’s. I believe this asset class is undervalued and I know it will stand the test of time.
If silver spot price drop, I’ll get provident spot deal. Even better if I can win this 1/10 oz gold eagle coin.
It will be great if I’m lucky to win this 1/10 oz AGE.
Looking to add bullion monthly.
Goal – Buy Au n Pd, Try to not buy Ag n Pt, meanwhile keep collecting Cu.
Look out for news from China, in 2018 they influenced a lot.
2019? I’m still trying to get all the 2018 stuff I want.
Looking to start my gold, silver, platinum collection!!
Love real hard cash, whether gold, silver, platinum, or palladium…..it all works the same…
I hope to continue stacking silver for long term wealth preservation.
Nothing specific…just buy when the price seems right!
I am going to collect the complete set of the dragon series silver and copper coins