Stack Goals: My Vote's for Weight, Not Value

15 March 2026

Right, stack goals – for me, it's all about weight, not value. Chasing a monetary target feels too volatile and frankly, a bit stressful when you're just starting out. Gold at £3794.95/oz and Silver at £60.95/oz are big numbers, so my focus is pure ounces. I just want to accumulate as much physical metal as I can, steadily growing my stack. The true value is in the metal itself, not a fluctuating fiat number. What's your approach? Weight, value, or no target at all?

Discussion

Fair enough on the weight, mate – can't fault accumulating physical. But speaking as someone who loves a good coin, don't forget the collectibility! A nice Sovereign or Britannia isn't just ounces; it's got history and potential numismatic upside beyond spot, which is a nice bonus.
Absolutely spot on, mate! Couldn't agree more. Chasing value is a mug's game; it just causes stress. I learned early on to just focus on accumulating pure weight, piece by piece. My stack's grown steadily that way, without the daily price drama.
Absolutely, focusing on weight is spot on. That's precisely why I'm all about silver; you can really stack up serious physical ounces without breaking the bank, especially at £60.95/oz. It just feels more substantial for building that physical stack. Good luck!
Absolutely agree on the weight focus, mate! The physical ounces are what truly matter. As that stack grows, especially with silver, secure vaulted storage becomes a no-brainer for peace of mind. Keeping it safe is paramount.
Absolutely mate, focusing on physical weight is sound. For me, it's all about **gold** weight, specifically in Britannias and sovereigns. You get the purity and recognised value, which is key. Keep stacking that yellow!
Absolutely agree on focusing on weight, mate. When you start building a decent stack of physical metal, the security aspect becomes paramount. For me, professional vaulted storage is the only sensible way to go. Peace of mind is worth every penny.
Totally get the weight drive – that's fundamental. But for a long-term stack, I always factor in numismatic value too. Select pieces offer intrinsic metal value plus a collectibility premium that can provide another layer of growth, sometimes outperforming pure bullion. Something to consider!
But what if you just like a coin also what about CGT v non CgT?
And they look class the sexiest coins for me
I totally get this! As a newer stacker, focusing on ounces feels much more tangible. My question is, when you're just starting, do you tend to prioritise silver for the sheer number of ounces you can accumulate, or still aim for a mix straight away?