Anyone else looking at silver for inflation protection?

• •I've been kicking myself recently for not getting into gold sooner, especially with how inflation has been eating into everything.
• •I’ve got about $180k tucked away right now, and a big chunk of that is earmarked for our retirement nest egg.
• •The thought of all that hard-earned money losing purchasing power just grinds my gears.

I've been kicking myself recently for not getting into gold sooner, especially with how inflation has been eating into everything. My wife and I are both real estate agents here in Miami, and while the market has been wild, our savings just aren't stretching as far as they used to. I’ve got about $180k tucked away right now, and a big chunk of that is earmarked for our retirement nest egg. The thought of all that hard-earned money losing purchasing power just grinds my gears. So, naturally, I’ve been diving deep into inflation protection strategies.

I’ve heard so much about gold being the traditional hedge, and I do own some, but I’m really starting to look at silver now as well. It feels like gold has already made significant moves, and while I still believe in its long-term value, silver seems to have a bit more upside potential from these levels. Plus, the industrial demand for silver is something that really appeals to me – it's not just a monetary metal. I mean, with all the green energy initiatives and tech advancements, silver seems like a no-brainer.

I was messing around with this tool, Silver vs Stocks, which compares silver performance against stocks over different periods. It's pretty eye-opening to see how silver has held its own, and sometimes even outperformed, during specific stretches, especially over the last 10 years. It’s got me seriously considering allocating a portion of my portfolio specifically to physical silver coins within my Gold IRA setup. My current advisor usually pushes more into dividend stocks, but I’m wondering if a 10-15% allocation to silver makes sense for someone in my situation.

For those of you who have been in the precious metals game longer, what are your thoughts on silver as an inflation hedge, especially compared to gold at this point? And if you hold physical silver, do you prefer coins, rounds, or bars for a retirement portfolio? Any insights would be super helpful as I try to solidify this plan for the next few years. Thanks in advance for any advice!