Investing · Building the Position
From first ounce to full allocation.
How much to hold, which vehicles to choose, and how to build a gold position that fits the rest of your portfolio — methodically, not on a hunch.
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Portfolio Allocation Strategies: Determining Your Optimal Gold Position
Learn how much gold to hold in your portfolio with research-backed allocation strategies. Discover the 5-15% sweet spot, Ray Dalio’s All Weather approach, and practical implementation for your investor profile.
Read the allocation guide →Getting Started
3 stepsThe strategic groundwork — allocation, timing, and how gold behaves alongside everything else you own.
Timing Gold Purchases: What the Research Says
Evidence-based analysis of gold purchase timing — seasonal patterns, macro timing signals, and why most investors are better served by systematic accumulation than market timing.
Read step one →Dollar-Cost Averaging Gold: A Systematic Approach to Building Your Position
Complete guide to dollar-cost averaging (DCA) gold purchases — how it works, the mechanics for physical and paper gold, optimal frequencies, and real-world examples.
Read step two →Gold vs. Other Investments: A Data-Driven Comparison
Evidence-based comparison of gold vs stocks, bonds, real estate, Bitcoin, and TIPS — analyzing returns, volatility, correlation, and portfolio role over multiple time periods.
Read step three →Gold has preserved wealth through every major economic crisis of the last century.
Products
4 piecesThe vehicles themselves, compared on cost, custody, liquidity and tax.
Forms of Gold Investment: Complete Guide to Every Way You Can Own Gold
Comprehensive guide to gold investment options: physical coins, bars, ETFs, mining stocks, Gold IRAs, and more. Learn costs, risks, and best uses.
Read → ProductsPhysical Gold Products: Complete Specifications & Buying Guide
Master physical gold investing with detailed specifications for American Eagles, Maple Leafs, and major gold bars. Learn authentication methods, premium comparisons, and how to buy and sell efficiently.
Read → ProductsGold ETFs: The Complete Investor’s Guide
Everything about gold ETFs — how they work, the major options (GLD, IAU, GLDM), costs, tax treatment, and how to use them in your portfolio.
Read → ProductsGold Mining Stocks: Leveraged Gold Exposure Explained
Guide to investing in gold mining stocks — how they work, major miners vs juniors, ETFs, the leverage effect, and the real risks investors need to understand.
Read →Retirement
4 piecesHolding gold inside a tax-advantaged account — the rules, the custodians, and the trade-offs.
Gold IRA: What It Is and Whether You Need One
A balanced, honest overview of Gold IRAs — what they are, how they work, the real costs, IRS rules, and who should (and shouldn’t) consider one.
Read → RetirementGold IRA Complete Guide: Setup, Rules, and Management
Complete guide to Gold IRAs — how to open one, IRS rules, approved metals, choosing a custodian, rollover process, storage requirements, and ongoing management.
Read → RetirementComparing Gold IRA Companies: Custodians, Dealers, and Depositories
Compare Gold IRA companies — custodians, dealers, and depositories evaluated on fees, reputation, approved metals selection, and customer service.
Read → PlanningGold Emergency Liquidity Plan: Balancing Long-Term Holding With Access
How to build a gold position that balances long-term wealth preservation with emergency access — vehicle selection, liquidity tiers, and practical planning.
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