GOLD SILVER VIP
TIPS AND ADVICE
What to Buy: Your Complete Guide
Navigate the world of precious metals products and choose the right investments for your goals and budget.
Premium Over Spot
The markup above the metal's current market price
Liquidity
How easily you can sell when needed
Storage Requirements
Space and security needs for your metals
Authenticity
Ease of verification and counterfeit protection
Divisibility
Ability to sell in smaller portions
Recognition
How well-known the product is to dealers and buyers
Gold Investment Options
Pros
- • Government backed
- • Easy to verify
- • High liquidity
- • Recognizable worldwide
Cons
- • Higher premiums
- • Smaller denominations
Best For
Beginners and those wanting maximum liquidity
Pros
- • Lower premiums
- • Efficient storage
- • Various sizes available
Cons
- • Harder to verify authenticity
- • Less liquid in smaller quantities
Best For
Serious stackers looking for lower premiums
Pros
- • Lower premiums than coins
- • Beautiful designs
- • 1 oz standard size
Cons
- • Not government backed
- • Less recognizable
Best For
Cost-conscious buyers who want attractive designs
Silver Investment Options
Pros
- • Government backed
- • High recognition
- • Excellent liquidity
Cons
- • Higher premiums
- • Bulkier than gold
Best For
New silver investors wanting maximum recognition
Pros
- • Lowest premiums
- • Efficient storage
- • Industrial standard sizes
Cons
- • Large denominations
- • Storage challenges
Best For
Serious stackers with storage capacity
Pros
- • Low premiums
- • Artistic designs
- • Standard 1 oz size
Cons
- • Not government backed
- • Variable recognition
Best For
Budget-conscious stackers who appreciate design
Gold Purity
Silver Purity
For Beginners
Start with government-minted coins for maximum recognition and liquidity:
- • American Gold/Silver Eagles
- • Canadian Gold/Silver Maple Leafs
- • Mix of 1 oz coins for flexibility
For Experienced Stackers
Focus on lower premiums and efficient storage:
- • Gold bars (1 oz to 1 kilo)
- • Silver bars (10 oz to 100 oz)
- • Generic rounds for cost efficiency
For Portfolio Diversification
Consider a balanced approach:
- • 70% gold, 30% silver allocation
- • Mix of coins and bars
- • Some numismatic pieces for potential upside
Buying Gold Bullion
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Gold Up 27% YTD
Record highs reached in 2025
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