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Where stackers gather
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r/Silverbugs
Reddit Community

The largest online community of physical silver stackers. Stack photos, dealer reviews, market discussion, and spot price reactions. 250k+ members.

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r/Gold
Reddit Community

Physical gold stacking community covering coins, bars, numismatics, and bullion investing. Great for dealer recommendations and authenticity questions.

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r/WallStreetSilver
Reddit Community

The silver squeeze movement community. More macro-focused and activist than r/Silverbugs — good for understanding the investment case and COMEX dynamics.

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SD Bullion
YouTube Channel

Weekly market updates with James Anderson covering silver squeeze dynamics, COMEX data, and global physical flows. Data-heavy and no fluff.

Data Sources & Attribution

Where our prices come from

We believe in full transparency about where our data comes from. Below is a complete breakdown of the sources, methodology, and disclaimers that apply to every price shown across MetalMetric.

Spot Prices
Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, Copper
Live spot prices sourced from Stooq.com, a financial market data provider. Prices reflect the international spot market in USD per troy ounce (or per pound for copper). Refreshed every 5 minutes during market hours.
Futures Prices
Front-Month CME / COMEX Contracts
Front-month futures contract prices for gold (GC), silver (SI), platinum (PL), palladium (PA), and copper (HG) sourced from Stooq.com. Reflects active CME/COMEX trading.
Goldback Pricing
Calculated from Gold Spot
Goldback notes contain measured gold and trade at a retail premium. We calculate Goldback rates as gold content × 100% premium, reflecting typical retail trading rates. We are not affiliated with Goldback Inc.
Update Frequency
Refreshed Every 60 Seconds
Prices may be delayed up to 15 minutes from real-time exchange feeds. MetalMetric is not suitable for high-frequency trading or transactions requiring tick-level pricing.
Historical Charts
Daily Close Data
Historical price charts use daily close data from Stooq.com. Chart ranges (1M, 6M, 1Y, 5Y) calculate price changes from the first available data point in that range to the most recent close.
Community Insights
Aggregated MetalMetric Data
Trending dealers, popular items, and community trends are aggregated from anonymized MetalMetric user activity. No individual users are identified in aggregate data. Available to Pro and Elite subscribers.
Currency Conversion
USD Base Currency
All prices are displayed in US Dollars. International users may see prices in other currencies based on their location settings — these are converted using daily exchange rates and may differ from real-time forex.
Tax Reports
Informational Use Only
Tax report exports (Elite tier) are provided for informational and record-keeping purposes only. They are not tax filings and do not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation.
Not Investment Advice
MetalMetric provides information and tools for precious metals research only. All prices, ratings, premium calculations, deal analyses, and signals are for reference and educational purposes. Prices shown may differ from actual transaction prices at dealers, exchanges, or in your local market. Nothing on MetalMetric constitutes financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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