Anyone else seeing gold shine brighter with all this global chaos?

• •Or even the '08 crisis?
• •Gold always seems to find its footing when the world goes sideways.
• •Think about it: a stable store of value that isn't tied to any one country's economy.

I’ve been watching the geopolitical landscape shift for decades, especially since my time in the energy sector, and it feels like we’re in for a bumpy ride. Remember '91? Or even the '08 crisis? Gold always seems to find its footing when the world goes sideways. With everything going on, from the simmering tensions in the Middle East to what’s happening in Eastern Europe right now, my gold holdings, both in my IRA and the stack I keep in the safe, are looking mightier than ever. I diversified pretty heavily into physical gold coins after I retired about ten years ago – probably 15% of my 3 million-dollar portfolio is in gold, and I’m feeling pretty good about that decision these days.

I know some folks on here always preach diversification away from 'old-school' assets, but honestly, when you see inflation rearing its ugly head and governments printing money like there's no tomorrow, gold just makes sense as a hedge. Think about it: a stable store of value that isn't tied to any one country's economy. I’m wondering if anyone else feels like the current geopolitical climate is solidifying their conviction in gold? I’ve even considered adding a bit more, maybe another 50k or so, if we see any dips in the next few months. It's not about making a quick buck for me anymore, it's about preserving wealth for the grandkids.

I’m particularly curious about how others are strategizing around this. Are you seeing similar trends with your own portfolios? Any Houston-based investors here watching the news and feeling a similar pull towards more precious metals? Would love to hear some other perspectives on how much of your portfolio you're comfortable having in gold given the current global instability.