5 years into my Gold IRA rollover - feeling pretty good!

• •Just hit the five-year mark with my Gold IRA, and honestly, feeling pretty solid about it.
• •I rolled over about 15% of my 401k – roughly $150k back then – into a self-directed IRA and went with physical gold.
• •As a doctor here in Boston, my portfolio is pretty diversified already, but I wanted that extra hedge against inflation and market volatility.

Just hit the five-year mark with my Gold IRA, and honestly, feeling pretty solid about it. I rolled over about 15% of my 401k – roughly $150k back then – into a self-directed IRA and went with physical gold. As a doctor here in Boston, my portfolio is pretty diversified already, but I wanted that extra hedge against inflation and market volatility. The whole rollover process was smoother than I expected, though admittedly, the paperwork was a bit of a beast.

My initial thought was largely about wealth preservation, especially with all the talk about quantitative easing and potential currency debasement. I wasn't necessarily chasing huge gains, but more just trying to sleep better at night knowing a portion of my retirement wasn't entirely tied to the stock market's whims. The last five years have certainly shown some interesting swings in the gold market. There have been times when I questioned if it was the right move, but seeing how things are playing out globally, I’m increasingly convinced.

Looking at the overall returns, it's definitely added a nice stability to my total portfolio. It hasn't always outperformed my tech stocks, obviously, but it hasn't crashed when other sectors have. The peace of mind alone has been worth it. I'm curious to hear from others who've been in their Gold IRAs for around the same timeframe – how are you feeling about your returns and the decision now? Anyone looking to rebalance or add more?