5-Year Gold IRA - Better than a Kentucky Derby longshot!

• •Okay, so it’s been almost exactly five years since I opened my Gold IRA.
• •I’m sitting here looking at some pastureland and just ran the numbers, and honestly, I’m pretty darn pleased.
• •I initially rolled over about $100k from an old 401k, mostly into American Eagles and some Canadian Maples.

Okay, so it’s been almost exactly five years since I opened my Gold IRA. I’m sitting here looking at some pastureland and just ran the numbers, and honestly, I’m pretty darn pleased. I initially rolled over about $100k from an old 401k, mostly into American Eagles and some Canadian Maples. I've been adding a bit here and there over the years, mostly when the market felt a bit wonky or when I had a good quarter with the horses. My total portfolio is hovering around the $230k mark now, which feels pretty solid. It’s not just the growth, it’s the peace of mind knowing a good chunk of my retirement isn't tied directly to the whims of the stock market.

I remember my financial advisor at the time was a bit skeptical, tried to push me into more tech stocks. I told him, "Son, I've seen enough thoroughbreds run off with their jockeys, I prefer something that can actually hold its value." Glad I stuck to my guns with gold. It's been a steady climb, not like some of the crazy speculative bubbles popping up and then crashing. For someone like me who's seen a few economic cycles come and go, that stability is worth its weight in, well, gold!

Now I'm starting to think about diversifying a little more within precious metals. Specifically, silver. I dabble a bit in numismatics with some older coins, but I’ve mostly kept my IRA focused on gold. Is anyone here heavily invested in silver for their IRA? I've been poking around the "Silver vs Stocks" tool on Gold IRA Blueprint (https://silvervsstocks.goldirablueprint.com/?period=10Y) and it gives a pretty interesting perspective on how it's performed over time compared to the S&P. It seems to have a good run lately.

My main concern with silver is the volatility – seems to swing a bit harder than gold. What are folks' experiences with it long-term in an IRA context? Are there particular types of silver coins or bars that are generally preferred for IRAs? Is it something you buy and hold, or do people try to time the market with it more? Any insights from you seasoned precious metals investors would be much appreciated from a fellow Bluegrass State resident!