Hi Reader,
This email is based on three truths I hold at once:
- God has highlighted gold, silver, and copper as precious metals investments in His transfer of wealth.
- The precious metals market, especially silver, seems manipulated (actual physical supply might be far lower than commonly assumed).
- Everything is going digital. Blockchain-based assets will likely redefine how we trade, hold, and even borrow against value.
So, here’s how I'm diversifying my metals strategy into three areas:
- Physical metals — your offline safety net, barter-ready, private/anonymous.
- Precious metal tokens (crypto) — these are crypto tokens backed by metals, offering liquidity, DeFi utility, and instant transfers.
- Stocks & ETFs — for when gold, silver mining, and copper demand grow via industrial and economic trends.
My Real Buying Experience
I've been invested in a gold ETF (AAAU) since early 2022 and have nearly tripled my investment at this point.
I recently made my first physical metals purchase through Money Metals Exchange and everything arrived perfectly. I bought all three metals: gold, silver, and copper. They offer pre-1982 pennies (made up of 95% copper) in bulk, which is far more efficient than chasing them down piece by piece. If you'd like to check them out, here's my affiliate link: Money Metals Exchange.
Why I Finally Leaned into Metal-Backed Crypto Tokens
I used to think metal-backed crypto tokens had no real advantage. That changed when I realized all the decentralized finance (DeFi) options, like lending, staking, or borrowing against them to earn returns, without selling your metal. That alone moved them up my allocation list, because I believe all valuable assets will end up on-chain eventually, and earning a return on your investments is the name of the wealth-building game.
Hypothetical $1,000 Metals Allocation
Here is an example of how you could split up $1,000 to invest in all 3 metals, in all 3 forms. I will also note that with $1,000 (or less), you may also consider just focusing on one metal. Do what makes sense to you and how you feel led. These are only examples; feel free to research other options:
Gold — $400 total
- $200 physical: Small coins (e.g., 1/20 oz Gold Maple Leaf, IRA-approved)
- $100 tokenized (crypto): PAX Gold (PAXG), fully audited & redeemable
- $100 ETF: SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), or Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU)
Silver — $400 total
- $150 physical junk silver: Pre-1965 U.S. coins ($5 face value bags)
- $100 physical bullion: 1 oz Canadian Maple Leaf silver coins
- $100 tokenized (crypto): Kinesis Silver (KAG), audited & redeemable
- $50 ETF: iShares Silver Trust (SLV) or Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL)
Copper — $200 total
- ~$210 physical: 34 lbs pre-1982 pennies (Money Metals Exchange)
Note: Prices and allocations shift with the market. I am not a licensed financial advisor. I am simply giving you an example of how I might split my allocations up.
Decide Your Own Path
Ask yourself:
- Do I prioritize security (physical) or flexibility (digital)?
- Am I seeking preservation or growth?
- What comfort level do I have with volatility (in crypto or stocks)?
If you're "prepping," stick to physical. If you're strategizing digitally, lean more on tokens and ETFs.
Final Takeaways
- Physical metals = ultimate backup plan
- Crypto tokens = fast, borderless, DeFi-ready
- Stocks & ETFs = growth potential from mining and demand
So let me ask you: If you had $1,000 to put into metals today, how would you split it between physical, crypto, and ETFs?
Reply to this email and share your breakdown.
If you're in the market to purchase precious metals in physical form, check out Money Metals Exchange, who I have bought from myself.
— Marcus
P.S. The weekly wrap-up will return soon!