#gold-stacking

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gold Sep 21, 2026

Gold Leases Explained: Earn Yield on Gold

Gold leasing lets you earn 3-5% yield on physical gold you already own - paid in more gold, not dollars.

gold Sep 18, 2026

First Fractional Gold Buffalo in 18 Years — What It'll Cost

The U.S. Mint just confirmed the first fractional Gold Buffalo since 2008 a 1/10 oz, .9999 fine 24-karat gold coin releasing December 10, 2026.

gold Sep 4, 2026

20:1 or 250:1? The Truth About Paper Gold

What's the real ratio of paper gold to physical gold, and is any of the scary numbers you've seen online actually true?

silver-stacking Aug 31, 2026

Only 12% of Americans Own Gold or Silver, Here's Where You Stand

Most people assume precious metals ownership is way more common than it actually is.

gold Aug 28, 2026

Lock In Your Gains: Turn Paper Profits Into Real Gold

Your gains aren't real until you lock them in.

gold Aug 26, 2026

This Gold Coin Beats the American Eagle

Does the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf actually outclass the American Eagle and Buffalo?

goldbacks Jul 29, 2026

Are Goldbacks Worth Buying? (I Don't Think So — Here's Why)

I got a few Goldbacks thrown in as a freebie with my last APMEX order — and instead of just tossing them in a drawer, I figured it was the perfect excuse to finally do a full breakdown on these things.

ounce-by-ounce Jul 20, 2026

The Hobby That Pays You Back — Why People Fall in Love With Stacking

You've heard about stacking precious metals as an investment — but nobody talks about why it's genuinely, ridiculously FUN.

ounce-by-ounce Jun 29, 2026

Stack Gold & Silver With Just 3 Rules

Everyone in this hobby is selling you action. This is the opposite — a boring, rules-based stacking system built so you'll actually still be doing it in ten years.

ounce-by-ounce Jun 26, 2026

9 Stacking Myths That Are Costing You Money

Copper is the next silver. Silver's going to $1,000. The government's coming for your gold. You've heard all of it — but how much is actually true?

american-gold-eagle Jun 17, 2026

Gold Eagle vs. Gold Britannia: Which 1/4 oz Coin Wins?

American Gold Eagle vs. British Gold Britannia — which 1/4 oz gold coin actually comes out on top? I compare both across purity, design, liquidity, premiums, durability, and collectibility.

ounce-by-ounce Jun 15, 2026

Gold vs. Silver: Which One Are You Actually Supposed to Own?

Gold or silver — which one actually belongs in your stack? We go back to basics: what makes these two metals completely different animals, who each one is built for, and how to think about how much you should own.

gold-stacking May 6, 2026

5 Reasons Gold Has Been Real Money for 5,000 Years

Gold is sitting near all-time highs around $4,600 an ounce — and people are still buying it. Here are the five reasons that make sense.

fractional-gold Apr 15, 2026

The Fractional Gold Trap

Gold is near $5,000 an ounce, so a lot of people are buying fractional gold — 1/10 oz and 1/4 oz American Gold Eagles — because that's what they can afford. There's a hidden cost nobody talks about upfront.

gld-etf Apr 11, 2026

You Should Own Physical Gold

Everyone says GLD is the smarter way to own gold — cheaper, easier, no storage hassle. They have a point. But there's one thing the comparison articles don't mention.

copper-rounds Apr 3, 2026

Copper Rounds Have a 2,700% Premium

Everyone thinks copper is the cheapest way to get into physical metals. When you run the actual numbers, it's one of the worst value propositions in the entire metals space.

why-buy-precious-metals Apr 1, 2026

Why I Started Stacking

I'm a Boglehead. Index funds, low costs, stay the course — that was my entire investing philosophy. I never thought I'd buy a single ounce of gold. Here's what changed.

gold-investing Mar 30, 2026

Gold Is a Terrible Investment

Gold doesn't pay dividends. It underperforms stocks. The IRS taxes it at 28%. So why do I keep buying it?