How Much Gold Should You Really Own?

Published: 07-30-2025, 12:03 pm | Updated: 07-31-2025, 09:40 am

Brandon Sauerwein, Editor

When the billionaire who built the world’s largest hedge fund speaks, smart investors listen. Ray Dalio just revealed his optimal portfolio allocation: 15% in gold or Bitcoin.

“If you were optimizing your portfolio for the best return-to-risk ratio, you would have about 15% of your money in gold or Bitcoin,” Dalio told the Masters in Business podcast.

But is 15% the right number for YOU? Alan Hibbard recently analyzed decades of data to find the real sweet spot — and what he discovered might surprise you. Let’s dig in… 

A New Era for Gold Pricing: London’s Grip Is Loosening

This week, Russia launched its own gold exchange — ending London’s 100-year pricing monopoly. At the same time, Chinese investors are flooding into gold ETFs like never before.

Mike Maloney predicted this shift. In our latest episode with Alan Hibbard, discover: 

• Why Russia’s new exchange changes everything
• The real reason Chinese ETF demand exploded overnight
• What central banks know (that you don’t)
• The BRICS bombshell everyone missed 

This shift could reshape gold investing forever. Watch now to stay ahead of the curve. 

Unlocking the Optimal Gold Allocation for Your Portfolio

How much gold should you really own? Alan Hibbard analyzes Goldman Sachs’ latest research, testing everything from Harry Browne’s Permanent Portfolio to Mike Maloney’s aggressive 75% silver/25% gold strategy against 100+ years of market data.

You’ll discover: 

• The exact allocation that maximizes returns while cutting risk
• When more gold actually hurts your portfolio
• Why a 300:1 silver-to-gold ratio creates explosive gains
• Real historical proof (not theories) 

Perfect for serious investors who want data, not opinions.

Recent Articles

• Ray Dalio: Put 15% in Gold or Bitcoin — Here’s Why
• What Premiums Are Reasonable for Gold and Silver?
• Gold to Silver Ratio Today: Why Silver May Still Be Undervalued
• The Big Beautiful Bullion: The MacroButler unpacks silver’s dazzling run — and reveals why ‘The Big Beautiful Bullion’ may just be getting started. 

Market Pulse: This Week in the News

📈 Reuters Poll: Gold and Silver Price Forecasts Climb
Concerns over global trade and fiscal debt are pushing investors toward safe havens, boosting gold’s appeal. A recent Reuters poll of 40 analysts raised this year’s gold price forecast to a median of $3,220 per ounce, up from $3,065 three months ago. The 2026 outlook jumped to $3,400 from $3,000.

🤝 Lutnick Signals Likely 90-Day Extension for U.S.-China Trade Truce
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expects the current U.S.-China trade truce, easing tariffs and export controls, to be extended by 90 days as talks continue in Stockholm. The agreement expires August 12. Meanwhile, President Trump weighs new tariffs on countries missing previous deadlines, with Japan and South Korea negotiating tariff reductions through U.S. investments.

🇷🇸 Serbia Repatriates $6 Billion Gold Hoard, Defies Global Storage Norms
Serbia’s National Bank is moving all its gold reserves home, stepping away from traditional bullion hubs in Switzerland, the U.K., and the U.S. Since 2019, Serbia added 36 tonnes of gold—valued at $6 billion—through purchases and acquisitions. The repatriation began in 2021 amid rising geopolitical risks, especially after Russia’s reserves were frozen in 2022.

💸 Retail Investors Dive into Risky Currency Trading “Meme” Market
Foreign exchange (FX) trading, once the domain of pros, is attracting everyday investors inspired by trade war volatility and social media buzz. Many retail traders make bold bets on currencies, often using risky leveraged contracts. Experts warn most amateurs lose money, yet the thrill of big wins keeps the market lively.

⚠️ Tariff Uncertainty Could Push U.S. Toward Mild Recession by Fall 2025
The U.S. economy currently holds steady, with inflation easing and jobs growing. Tariffs from the Trump era have dented consumer power but haven’t tipped the economy into recession — yet. If tariff talks drag on past summer, a mild recession could hit by autumn, marked by delayed investments, hiring freezes, and cautious spending. 

💬 Why Investors Choose GoldSilver

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐  Always Great

“Always great. Thank you GoldSilver for helping me preserve wealth, and thank you Travis for assiduous persistence in helping us with helping my daughter log in to my account invite.” — J. Grimes

Join thousands of smart investors who have discovered the GoldSilver difference:

• Personal guidance from precious metals experts who actually answer the phone 
• Real education that cuts through the noise — no fluff, just facts 
• A team that treats you like family, not a transaction number

Ready to get started?