Smart Strategies: What Do Other Atkinsons Clients Buy?

The little and often strategy

Not everyone wants to make a large one-time purchase, or has the budget to do so. This is why some of our most successful clients prefer a more gradual approach, buying smaller quantities of gold and silver more frequently. This ‘little and often’ strategy can be effective for those people who wish to build up their portfolio steadily over time without spending a large amount in one go.

• For example, some of our clients choose to buy a mix of gold and silver on a smaller level. They may choose to buy one gold sovereign together with one silver 1oz Britannia at regular intervals, such as monthly. Over time, this strategy can lead to a substantial and diverse collection of precious metals.

The 80/20 rule: a balanced approach

One of the most popular strategies among our clients is the 80/20 approach. This involves allocating around 80% of your purchases to gold, and 20% to silver. Gold has been considered a reliable store of value for thousands of years, making it an important part of a precious metals portfolio. Silver also offers its own benefits and is lower in price than gold, although it can often be a little more volatile. By combining the two metals, many of our successful clients feel they achieve a balanced portfolio that benefits from the strengths of both metals.

• A good example is if you have £10,000 to invest, many of our clients today might choose to purchase 15 of our mixed-date gold sovereigns together with 100 silver 1oz Britannias.* This combination allows them to hold a significant portion of their wealth in gold, while also benefiting from silver's possible potential.

Making the right choice for you

When it comes to buying gold and silver, the best strategy is the one that works the best with your financial situation and your ultimate goal. Whether you choose to use the 80/20 rule, spend little and often or commit a large sum up front, is up to you. It is important to purchase your gold and silver in a way that makes you feel confident and secure.

At Atkinsons, we are here to help you make your own informed decisions about precious metals. Understanding what other successful clients do may help you to develop a strategy that works for you and take your first steps toward building a solid portfolio.

*Prices correct at the time of writing. 15.08.24.