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The percentage to invest in precious metals is actually a personal choice, and no hard and fast formula exists for choosing how much gold and/or silver you should buy or what percentage it should be. Plenty of expert folks have an opinion on the matter, and they’re included in Appendix A.

Part of the reason for this is that every situation is different. A senior citizen in her 80s will require much less exposure to gold and silver than someone in her 30s. Someone with positions that may get harmed by inflation will need some significant exposure to gold and silver. Check out the earlier section “Building Your Financial Profile” to see whether a particular approach appeals to you. You can also refer to the later sidebar “The Permanent Portfolio” for a technique from investment advisor Harry Browne.