I live in NYC and I have a (small) hold in gold and silver ETFs, but I was considering investing in the metals as a physical form. Not so much, but like a gold bar and coin, silver bar and some coins, etc etc.
Where does one really go to buy reliably and without getting fleeced? I know Costco is an option but their inventory is rotating and currently nothing.
Does anyone hold physical gold and/or silver bars or coins?
Took advantage of the small pullback this morning to initiate my desire of diversification.
Income portfolio is still very heavily BLOX, but down from 89 to 79%.
BLOX = 214 shares
GIAX = 20 shares
KSLV = 5 shares
IYRI = 3 shares
STRC = 3 shares
My dividend/income wheel portfolio is very heavy into $BLOX, with much smaller exposure into $GIAX and $STRC.
I do desire diversifying and balancing it out so my entire portfolio doesn’t swing drastically just cuz BLOX changed a few cents.
I want get into some positions in different sectors, but not just about any - I’m up on capital gains with BLOX & GIAX and would like to get into positions that are well managed.
For precious metals, I’m thinking SLVX (also run by X Funds, weekly) and a gold monthly (still deciding between KGLD and IAUI, help there?)
And I want to in the closer future open a position in real estate and other sectors. For real estate, I have IYRI on the radar.
Any suggestions? Any preferences between Kurv or NEOS? I know NEOS more, I like them and know they run QQQI and SPYI too, so for gold should I stick with them and go for IAUI?
A nice dip that brought BLOX sub-17 must be taken advantage of!
214 shares total, crossed the 200 milestone :)
I understand that in late May, Dyrhólaey closes off at 7pm? I plan to get there a little after 6pm in late May on one evening.
As for Fjaðrárgljúfur, I hear it gets crowded? On my itinerary, I have us getting there at around 2:30 and staying until 4:30PM. Is that good in late May? Will we have to worry about the viewpoint being overcrowded?
What a feeling!
First time in my income-wheel building that the dividend payout is greater than the share price. Bought a new share w/o having to put any new capital (and still have a bit left over).
151 BLOX shares owned.
Next stop 250!
I’ll build up GIAX eventually, but just really love BLOX lol. I own 20 GIAX shares, think I’ll keep it a 1:10 ratio w/ BLOX
It feels very spacious toward the end w/ North + West Iceland. Is it supposed to feel that way? I'm aware I'm usually a very active "one point to the next" person, but I've also heard time and again to take time, relax, rest (I genuinely have trouble relaxing in one place :/ but will try)
Planned trip is for May 2027, breakfast + coffee s to start any day. Lunch will definitey just be along the road packed stuff, dinner at whatever town I end the day in.
Anywho....looking for any advice in terms of places to add along routes, activities to do, where I can see Icelandic horses btw (if feasible), any better towns to base in for the night, etc.
Anything I should be aware of with any place I'm going (tickets needed, paid parking, distance from the parking lot, conditions to expect in late May, do I need a 4WD car), etc.
DAY 1, May 21 --> Reykjavik, stay in city + explore, shop for souvenirs + groceries/packed lunches + snacks for road, Sky Lagoon. Dinner + night spent in Reykjavik
DAY 2, May 22 --> Golden Circle (Thingvellir Park's bridge between 2 continents, Bruarfoss, Strokkur geyser, Kerid Crater), then Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, Skogafoss, head to Vik, evening puffin viewing at Dyrhólaey, and quick stop at Reynisfjara (just to check it off, I really am looking much more forward to Diamond Beach). Dinner + night spent in Vik
DAY 3, May 23 --> Katla Ice Cave Tour, Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon hike (my personal highlight I look forward to most in this trip), Jökulsárlón Glacier, Diamond Beach (my other highlight), night in Hofn
Day 3 holds two of my biggest desires
DAY 4, May 24 --> South to East Iceland --> Stokknes and Vestrahorn Mountain, Hengifoss, Studlagil Canyon, Seydisfjordur + Blue Church/light town exploration, and night here.
DAY 5, May 25 --> Northeast Iceland -->Námaskarð, Dimmuborgir Lava Field, Grjotagja Cave, Dettifoss, Godafoss, go to Akureyri + light exploration/church, wind down in Forest Lagoon, spend the night here
DAY 6, May 26 --> North-west --> drive to Tjörnes for puffin watching, Hverfell Crater, Hvitserkur, drive to Bogarnes and spend the night here.
DAY 7, May 27 --> Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Gerðuberg, Ytri-Tunga beach for seal watching, Djúpalónssandur, Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall, Budakirkja Church, head back to Bogarnes and spend the night there again
DAY 8, May 28 --> West Iceland, Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, Deildartunguhver, Reykholt, Víðgelmir Lava Cave
That's pretty much it. Thinking I head back to Reykjavik on Day 8, in which case I don't really need day 9? I Had originally planned to fly out of Iceland back to NY on May 30, but my trip seems to be complete in time to leave the 29th?
Unless there's something I can add/restructure/any advice is tremendously appreciated. Besides the South Coast, I am quite ignorant of what to do.
Me personally, I am hoping for another BTC/Crypto dip or even a dive down.
If BLOX hits $12-13 again, i swear I will buy 100 shares immediately lol
I am flying from NYC to BRU, landing at 10:40 in the morning in two weeks.
I do have a layover in Oslo though, so I wanted to ask - will I be considered traveling from outside the Schengen area still upon arrival to BRU, or since I am technically flying OSL --> BRU, will it be internal?
In either case, be it from outside the Schengen area or not, what are the wait times in BRU to get through and leave the airport?
Bought 15 shares in the pre market and am at 150 shares total now for BLOX with an avg cost of $15.51!
(It is not 82.27% of my investments, I keep my dividend stocks in a separate account, so it is 82% of just that account).
And I don’t plan on being so heavily concentrated on BLOX, it’s just what I am building up first. In due time, I’m aiming for an even-ish allocation where it’s 30-35% of my portfolio.
Nonetheless, 150 shares is the new milestone that will pay on average $15 a week.
That + my 20 GIAX shares should now be enough to pay me 1 share worth of BLOX a week.
In general, I only have a water resistant shell since I don’t particularly need much else where I live.
But I do want to know what jackets have people taken and worn, or even bought specifically, for their Iceland trip? I know windproof and waterproof is a must, but wanna know any specific brands/lines that people found worked amazingly for them
I'm aiming to come May 2027 - fly out of JFK on the might of the 20th, land the 21st and spend that day in Reykjavik. Then May 22-29, road trip and May 30 fly back out.
I asked about when to come in this reddit a few days ago which was very helpful, but I wanted to ask since I came across this tour here - https://troll.is/multi-day/8-day-around-iceland-summer-tour/?\_gl=1\*1sn4hl5\*\_up\*MQ..\*\_gs\*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwtcHPBhADEiwAWo3sJmKC0Zb1x3pJKCifmdAoj5j-D1C7mIqjFcP9lhJ23uQS688HrySU\_hoCAb4QAvD\_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAADJ22qE4wZa4ZU-6H2ExwT9jHbOHH
Is this suggested? In my post a few days ago, I wrote my “must-do/see” while in Iceland is the diamond beach, Golden Circle & Geysir ofc, glacier hiking (beginners) + Katla ice cave (want to do an ice cave but that’s the only year round one), Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi & Skogafoss, see puffins, Fjaorargljufur Canyon.
I want to do the full ring road, though most of the stuff are south coast.
This tour seems to cover the ring road fully, but alas it is a set itinerary and schedule I'd have to adhere to the entire time. Though it seems more affordable than if I rented a car and went about it myself? Any advice or suggestions?