Anyone else feeling good about their Gold IRA holdings

• •Honestly, with all the talk about recession, inflation, blah blah blah – it's like a broken record, right?
• •But for the first time in a long time, I actually feel pretty good about my portfolio, specifically the chunk I’ve got in my Gold IRA.
• •I run a tourism business down here in Savannah, and let me tell you, we feel every little economic tremor.

Honestly, with all the talk about recession, inflation, blah blah blah – it's like a broken record, right? But for the first time in a long time, I actually feel pretty good about my portfolio, specifically the chunk I’ve got in my Gold IRA. I run a tourism business down here in Savannah, and let me tell you, we feel every little economic tremor. Been through a few cycles now, and it always makes me rethink what I’m doing with my retirement.

I started really stacking into a Gold IRA about five years ago, after watching a good friend get absolutely hammered during the '08 crash. I had about 100k in there then, and I've steadily added more, especially over the last couple of years. Now it's sitting closer to 200k. I remember some of my buddies scoffing, calling it "boomer rock insurance" or whatever, but I’m looking at the headlines today, and I’m just thinking, "Thank goodness I made that move."

It’s not just about the monetary value either. There's a certain peace of mind knowing that a significant portion of my retirement isn't tied directly to the whims of the stock market. We’ve seen tourism numbers fluctuate wildly, and while my business is thankfully strong right now, who knows what tomorrow brings? Having that physical asset, even if it's held by a custodian, just feels different.

Anyone else in a similar boat, feeling a bit more insulated because of their precious metals? Or am I being overly optimistic? What percentage of your total portfolio do you dedicate to gold and silver, and has that changed with the current economic climate?