Anyone else seriously considering Palladium for recession-proofing?

• •Okay, so I've been eyeing Palladium pretty hard lately for my Gold IRA.
• •My business here in Savannah is all about tourism, and let me tell you, that's one of the first things people cut back on when things get tight.
• •I’ve seen it ebb and flow a few times over the years, and even though we're doing okay now, I keep picturing what a sustained downturn would do.

Okay, so I've been eyeing Palladium pretty hard lately for my Gold IRA. With all the chatter about a potential recession – feels like we're constantly on the brink these days – it’s got me really thinking about how to best weather that storm. My business here in Savannah is all about tourism, and let me tell you, that's one of the first things people cut back on when things get tight. I’ve seen it ebb and flow a few times over the years, and even though we're doing okay now, I keep picturing what a sustained downturn would do.

I currently have about 80% of my precious metals IRA in gold, which I'm comfortable with as a solid base. But I've got roughly another 200k in my portfolio that I'm looking to diversify further, and Palladium keeps popping up in my research as a high-potential option. I’m thinking of allocating maybe 10-15% of that into Palladium specifically for its industrial demand, especially in auto catalysts. It feels like even in a recession, car production, while it might slow, won't just grind to a halt, and emissions standards aren't going anywhere. It’s got that dual appeal of industrial necessity and precious metal status.

What are people’s thoughts on this? Am I overthinking the industrial demand side during a recession? I know it’s been pretty volatile, and that's a concern, but the supply constraints are also a really compelling factor for long-term growth, even through economic cycles. Has anyone here moved a significant portion into Palladium for similar reasons? Or am I missing something crucial that makes it less of a safe haven during a downturn compared to, say, platinum or even more gold?

Would love to hear some perspectives, especially from those who have been through a few economic cycles with their precious metals allocations. Any advice on the best way to integrate it into an existing IRA, or things to watch out for with Palladium specifically, would be incredibly helpful. Trying to make smart moves here to keep the business and personal finances resilient.