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  Are 1 ounce gold coins approaching a stage of irrelevance regarding price accessibility and future liquidity when selling as spot price [music] climbs? 1 ounce of gold once served as a standard weight the typical stacker would pursue. A low premium choice that could be regularly accumulated on a monthly or quarterly schedule with relative simplicity. [music] Throughout the early 2000s, a beautiful and hefty gold buffalo could be obtained [music] for just several hundred 500 bucks. in 2005 equals roughly $830

today. So, completing a full tube of 1oz gold maples or eagles over the span of 2 or 3 years was extremely [music] achievable just 20 years ago. Even if we turn the clock back [music] a quick 10 years to 2016, gold spot prices rested within a moderate range from $1,000 up to [music] the mid300s at its yearly peak. slightly pricier than a decade earlier, [music] yet still quite manageable as a quarterly or even monthly acquisition for more aggressive stackers. But today, [music] those numbers sound almost like

fantasy. Because here in 2026, stacking has [music] transformed from a casual and relaxed method of preserving and growing wealth into something that demands additional planning and strict financial discipline, [music] especially when considering half ounce or larger sizes. Spot price continues advancing [music] rapidly. But even if the bull market eased off slightly with gold only achieving a more conservative 10% annual appreciation rate, spot price would [music] still exceed $8,000 within the

next 5 years. The habit of steadily stacking reasonably weighted gold coins is being directly challenged by practicality. So today, without wasting [music] time, we're going to confront the reality and ask ourselves, is 1 ounce gold losing its shine because of brutal entry prices? And does obsolescence begin creeping in more and more as spot price [music] climbs toward new all-time highs? Let's dive in. >> [music] >> It's interesting to revisit old YouTube videos and forum discussions [music]

from 5 years ago or earlier and notice how drastically attitudes toward fractional gold differed. Fractional gold was often viewed as a complete [music] ripoff. Some individuals even argued that if you couldn't save enough [music] for a 1 oz coin, you shouldn't be stacking at all. But emotional opinions aside in many respects, that viewpoint made sense. Gold prices moved much slower before 2020. [music] And even with the staggering level of government spending that occurred throughout 2020 and 2021, gold still

didn't fully [music] respond and start gaining momentum until late 2023. Looking at a rough average of the past 10 years of gold spot price activity, we can observe a far more dormant era for [music] gold's fiat dollar valuation compared to what we are witnessing today. [music] Starting with a solid year for gold, we arrive in 2016 with an average spot price of 1251 and a yearly percentage increase of 8%. The following year in 2017, gold prices [music] cooled with an average of 1257 and a tiny gain of only42%.

[music] 2018 looked similar at a valuation of 1268 supported by a minimal percentage increase [music] of.9% likely influenced by rising interest rates throughout that year. But in 2019, the Fed pivoted by cutting rates by 25 basis points three separate [music] times during that year. Gold averaged roughly 1392 with a respectable 9.78% gain by the end of 2019. And as we all remember in 2020 the kitchen sink was thrown at [music] us and laid the foundation in many ways for the modern world we inhabit today.

Gold stood at 1769 with [music] a precedent setting yearly increase of 27%. Gold prices [music] clearly reacted to the uncertainty across the world, but then experienced a 2-year pause in upward movement [music] with 2021 gold rising 1.64% and 2022 essentially stagnant, barely moving the needle by 008%. [music] And that brings us to 2023. And well, we all witnessed what happened after 2023. The point here is that there was a significant stretch of [music] time where purchasing fractional gold was

inefficient. It was genuinely less effective to deal with 1/10enth, nth [music] and/4 ounce coins. Premiums accumulated and became a net negative during many of those years. [music] It sounds strange to say now, but considering how the market behaved, it was actually cheaper to buy a 1oz coin every [music] several months rather than purchasing fractional pieces with each paycheck. These are simply different times [music] with different weights and different price levels. And it is bittersweet for longtime gold

stackers, but there is likely no return to those price ranges ever again. The metals market has transformed dramatically, and [music] in just 2 and 1/2 years, gold has more than doubled and now trades above 5,100. Gold pricing has evolved so dramatically that we literally can't afford to label fractional gold a ripoff anymore because that's all many of us can realistically obtain. At least that's the reality for most of us. >> [music] >> As you can see, I personally have no

issue paying fractional premiums. If that's all someone can afford, there is absolutely no shame in it in my opinion. And just for clarification, if anyone is curious, the only Perth mint gold where I paid a higher than normal premium was this gold tiger. So, [music] at this stage, with how gold has performed and with this little tiger being a one-time fun purchase, it really doesn't matter. [music] But what about 1 oz sizes? [music] What are the consequences of selecting 1 oz as your primary weight when stacking

gold? First and foremost, a 1 oz gold coin is incredibly satisfying to hold in your hand. [music] and managing to purchase one anytime within the past two years as a typical stacker without a massive income is truly a testament to your dedication and discipline toward financial stability and responsibility. My original plan was to acquire a 1oz gold buffalo, maple eagle, and Britannia along with a single fancy [music] Perth Mint myths and legends coin. But that objective has shifted dramatically and I honestly don't think

it's even possible for me to accomplish when considering my fractional gold and silver stacking goals simultaneously. It simply [music] doesn't fit into the budget with the way spot prices moving. The disappointing truth is that my 1 oz gold stack [music] will probably begin and end with a single gold buffalo and I will likely swap some silver in order to acquire it in the first place. First, [music] let's examine the advantages of the full 1 oz size over fractional. The most obvious advantage is the

significantly lower premiums. [music] I'm checking a popular site right now and 10 and a 10 ounce gold eagles would cost roughly $582 [music] whereas the full 1oz version sits at a cheaper $5,361. So the value in purchasing the larger piece is clearly present and the savings are substantial. Unfortunately, [music] these are savings most people simply cannot access. Another advantage is the storage simplicity of larger coins. Fewer pieces to keep track of [music] and hundreds of thousands of dollars can

be stored effortlessly in just a few tubes. But realistically, [music] this is somewhat of a non-issue. Stackers are usually extremely responsible and detail oriented when it comes to their stack storage and security. Ultimately, [music] for experienced stackers, the size of the coin doesn't affect their ability to manage everything they own. The biggest advantage of 1 ounce over fractional, [music] aside from lower premiums, is improved buyback spreads.