Rolled over a chunk of my 401k into a Gold IRA - thoughts?

• •Just wrapped up the rollover process for a decent portion of my 401k into a Gold IRA, specifically targeting silver bars.
• •I'm talking a high six-figure sum, nothing crazy but enough to feel like a real strategic allocation.
• •Based here in Greenwich, and frankly, my hedge fund just wrapped up a wild quarter, so stability elsewhere is a major priority.

Just wrapped up the rollover process for a decent portion of my 401k into a Gold IRA, specifically targeting silver bars. I'm talking a high six-figure sum, nothing crazy but enough to feel like a real strategic allocation. Been sitting on this for a while, watching the market do its thing, and with all the volatility lately, it just felt like the right move for some serious portfolio insulation. Based here in Greenwich, and frankly, my hedge fund just wrapped up a wild quarter, so stability elsewhere is a major priority. Had some serious internal debates about timing, obviously, but finally pulled the trigger.

The whole process was surprisingly straightforward, honestly. I was expecting more red tape and complications, given the sums involved, but it went smoother than anticipated. My primary concern was finding a custodian I trusted implicitly, especially with the physical storage aspect of the silver bars. I did my due diligence, asked around my network, and settled on one that came highly recommended. The peace of mind knowing that a portion of my retirement is now held in tangible assets, separate from the endless gyrations of the equity markets, is pretty substantial right now.

What I'm really grappling with now is the long-term allocation. I’m thinking about the next 10-20 years. My personal gold allocation has always been primarily for diversification and a hedge against inflation and frankly, geopolitical instability, which seems to be a constant. I've been playing around with that Gold vs Stocks Comparison tool and it really highlights the historical performance differences over different timeframes. Over the last decade, gold has definitely held its own, and in some periods, really shined compared to certain S&P sectors. Trying to decide if I should allocate more aggressively to physical given the current economic climate, or maintain this proportion.

Anyone else here recently made a similar move with a significant sum? What were your considerations, especially regarding the choice between gold and silver for the IRA? And for those who’ve held physical assets in their retirement accounts for a while, any lessons learned or things you wish you’d known upfront? Always keen to hear diverse perspectives on this given how much of a hot topic it is, especially in our circles.