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Tried to get a decent full spread shot, like some of you guys manage to take, but failed miserably.
New camera for Christmas. 🤔
 

Yes, I agree, but you can easily substitute at stock bond portfolio used in his example with a multi-asset portfolio and then backtest the portfolio and see how much risk it is offering with something like Sharpe ratio or other risk metrics. 
Again, just because bonds have gone up as far as the have doesn't mean that they're destined to crash this time next year.  Various asset classes don't necessarily have to behave the same as they have done in the past, but we model and plan using the data that is available to us.

That is why I say to decide on an AA strategy that you are comfortable with.. it can (and IMO should) ideally include stocks (both developed and emerging markets), bonds, PMs, commodities, and REITs/real-estate. Diversification is the only free lunch in investing.. take advantage of it, rather than trying to time the market.

Picked up some slabs from NGC this week, nice trip down to the smoke and NGC handy for Euston/KIng's Cross😊
Took a few pics before they went to storage.


 

Finally finished my 2 oz proof Kook run, had to be in a 2 coin set for this one, haven't seen a single 2oz for sale in 3 years! The smallest mintage set and single at 232 and 327 respectively.
Picked up thanks to the Australian family connections of a good forum member😊

 

Just got the 1911 double sovereign today (PCGS PR67DCAM), amazing coin! Here’s the TrueView image from PCGS:

If you're going to get into slabbed coins, buy in bulk!
 

Now it is 10oz Aztec Calendar bar. Thanks to @SilverStan 😊
 

Got a few of these today from @Wackattak924just posted to show the superb finish / detail on these coins. May help someone decide to get a few !

Today I received... this little set form a very special year! Not my usual pickup, and as I was lucky enough to come across two, one's up for grabs...

Very pleased to add the 1911 "C" to the collection, just need to fill the odd gaps in the date run 😁

Thanks @arshimo2012 for this Britannia.  There are rarer Britannia issues but what a gorgeous coin.  
I’m always intrigued as to how the same coin can look very different depending on the light.  I should invest in a better camera. Couldn’t decide which photos to post, so apologies for posting several.
 

I've only gone and done it! 
@TheGeneral posted a tantalising pic of a pile of ASE he picked up the other day and I commented that I really need to add some of these to my stack! That night @Wackattak924 listed some for sale.......fate......I'd say!
Generic for some but I think they're stunning. 

2019 Half Sovereigns for a good price at Harrington and Byrne, £139
I have bagged two 😉
https://harringtonandbyrne.co.uk/2019-united-kingdom-gold-uncirculated-half-sovereign-3674.html

   

Got a new lens with the right magnification to photo whole of coin in one shot
 
 

Had to deviate from my self imposed 1oz restriction for this little baby. 😍
25g Elite bar complete with pouch and coa... well it's nearly an oz. 👍
 
 

Got a new lens with the right magnification to photo whole of coin in one shot
 
 

A pair of vintage lovelies courtesy of @MikeSol
 

Not all "Received Today" but seen for the first time together today... now on the way back to the Bank. 
Apologies for the quality of the pictures (taken by hand with my Mobile) that don't do the coins justice. Any marks you think you might see are on the plastic cases as the coins are 100%.
I've also got all the Boxes and Certificates for all of these coins. 
If anyone has either a 1979 Proof or 1996 Proof Full Sovereign that they no longer need that they feel would Grade as a perfect 70 (or if you have one already graded 70) please get in touch as that would help me complete my 1979 to 2019 date run all in Proof 70 Grade. 
All of my set are PCGS except for 2 which I will get Crossed Over to PCGS. 

A newbie stack started in June 

A few little additions arrived yesterday 
 

1911 proof sovereign 
NGC PF65+ UC
hard to find in UC or DCAM Grade 
(only 6 graded by NGC)

Third portrait half sov date run.
 

Got this little macro lens gadget for my old iphone, gives amazing close ups!
 
This is on my 1911c currently for sale, maybe not good showing all the little imperfections!! Dragon needs teeth cleaning 😂
Edit:best resolution is by clicking on the photo itself rather than browsing on the thread