7 Tips for New Silver Stackers & How I’d Start with $10,000

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Happy Sunday real money believer, ☕️

Well it's been another week of turmoil with the Canadian government having announced it's massive debt budget (how inspiring eh?), markets were up and down, inflation was up and those holding the majority of their savings and wealth are a little poorer, and the snow is falling this morning outside my window.

Though we can't change reality and what is happening externally to us, we can decide to make choices which are best for us and those which give us protection and maybe even an advantage. In this week's article, I am sharing my views on silver and more specifically my top 7 picks for new silver stacker and how I would trade up $10K of my fiat dollars.

Whether you’re about to make your first purchase or are already well on your stacking journey, these tips can help you build more financial independence, choice, and freedom.

Now, more than ever, owning silver and gold is about protecting your wealth, maintaining privacy, preserving purchasing power, and building real financial security. Fiat currency is being de-based, government debt is at record highs, money printing continues, central banks are stockpiling gold, digital currencies are emerging, and global events are destabilizing markets. Traditional stock markets are under pressure, interest rates are high, and the economy is unpredictable. Simply holding cash is risky — it’s losing purchasing power. Silver offers a practical solution for people of all ages who want to protect and preserve their savings.

Why I Focus on Silver First

Gold is an important wealth strategy and a proven safe-haven, but it can be out of the reach of more people these days as it's currently $5,625 CAD per ounce.

Silver, on the other hand, is much more affordable at $68.03 CAD per ounce. Plus:

• Historically underpriced compared to gold

• High industrial demand in electronics, solar panels, hydrogen vehicles, mirrors, medical devices, and more

• Limited supply — demand often outstrips production

Silver is a practical entry point for building wealth, preserving purchasing power, and staying liquid.

1. Avoid Buying With Credit Cards

Two reasons:

1. Dealers charge extra to cover credit card fees

2. Silver is a savings tool, not a debt vehicle — buying on credit can create financial risk

For privacy, cash purchases at local dealers are ideal. Pick your metals, hand over the cash, get a receipt, and walk out. Simple, secure, and private.

2. Silver Is a Long-Term Savings Plan

Think of silver as real money you can hold in your hand. Converting fiat currency into silver is fun and tangible — you see, touch, and feel your wealth. It's not a get rich quick scheme at all.

Even better, it can be a shared experience with your spouse or partner. Browsing for coins or bars, comparing designs, and checking out new releases can be surprisingly enjoyable and motivating.

Trading your cash for silver also:

• Protects purchasing power against inflation

• Builds long-term wealth

• Encourages financial discipline

Don’t chase short-term profits. A regular purchase plan, even small monthly amounts, will add up over time.

“You’re not spending money on silver — you’re converting fiat dollars into a no-risk form of savings and wealth protection.”

3. Set Clear Goals

Decide:

• How much to invest, and how often

• Why you’re stacking silver — retirement, emergency fund, generational wealth

Even a simple plan — like 10 oz per month for 10 years — builds 1,200 oz (~$81,636 at today’s spot price) and protects your purchasing power over time.

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4. Diversify Your Silver Stack

Mix sizes,weights and types for flexibility, trade, divisibility:

• 1oz coins: Most liquid, great for barter and smaller transactions

• 10oz bars: Efficient for larger purchases, lower premiums per ounce

• Government bullion coins: Maple Leafs, Eagles, Britannias — recognized and trusted with good re-sale/trade

• Generic rounds and bars: Practical for trading or barter, lower premiums, good way to add ounces for a little less

Browsing different coins, designs, and new releases is part of the fun — it makes stacking interactive and engaging, not just a mechanical process. Can you say that about your high interest savings account?

5. Don’t Buy It All at Once

Avoid buying a large quantity all at once. Use dollar-cost averaging: purchase regularly over time. This smooths out price fluctuations and reduces risk.

6. Buy the Dips

Silver prices fluctuate. Use price dips to add ounces at lower cost. Stay informed: global events, industrial demand, and economic trends influence silver prices. Educational channels I recommend:

• Finding Value Finance — detailed analysis on valued-based investments including precious metsals, multiple videos daily

• Yankee Stacking — beginner-friendly silver info

• Bald Guy Money — practical, analytical insights

Avoid doomsayers or price-pumpers — stick to logic and data.

7. Enjoy the Journey!

Holding silver — mined from deep within the Earth and refined into a coin, bar or round — is magical. Silver stacking can become addictive, in a good way. Planning and regular purchases keep you on budget and protected from inflation. Physical silver is harder to spend frivolously, unlike cash in your bank account and at the tap of your card.

Trading fiat into real money you can touch is satisfying. Doing it with a partner makes it funl — comparing designs, browsing new releases, and discovering coins together can add excitement to your stacking journey and build good financial habits and more togetherness as a couple.

“If you can’t hold it, you don’t own itPhysical silver has no counter-party risk — unlike cash or digital money.

Remember, these tips require planning, patience, and consistency, but once you start, there’s usually no stopping.

Silver I'd Buy With $10K Today

Here’s how I’d allocate $10,000 CAD today, using current spot prices:

• 1oz Canadian Maple Leafs (~1,950CAD per tube) → 4 tubes (100 coins) → $7,804 CAD

• 10oz Royal Canadian Mint Bars (~$740 CAD each) → 3 bars → $2,220 CAD

Total: 155 ozs of silver for just over $10,000 CAD. For me, this setup is simple, practical, beginner-friendly, and gives you a solid foundation.

These are of the highest quality, have world-class security features built right in, are high liquid as they are trusted and recognized, and in Canada are available at most local coin shops and online dealers.

Next Steps

👉 Email me for my list of top reputable online silver dealers — these are the sources I personally trust and have used for buying silver safely.

Silver doesn’t have to be confusing. Focus on recognized, local bullion, combine coins and bars for flexibility, and avoid collectible coins at first. Build your stack gradually and confidently regularly and consistently over time, and you’ll have a practical, liquid foundation for your wealth.

To your financial health 🥂,

David LeBlanc

The Precious Metals Coach

"Real Money For We The People"