Anyone else shifting focus to silver for their IRA? Thinking about my next Q2 moves.

• •My initial strategy was pretty straightforward: Gold for the big hedge, silver as a smaller, more accessible play.
• •I've got maybe 200k-ish in the metals bucket, and for the life of me, I can't shake the feeling that my silver exposure is just too low.
• •I've got some Eagles and Maples, nothing too crazy, but I'm thinking about making a more aggressive move this quarter.

Okay, so I've been a Gold IRA guy for a while now, probably have close to 80% of my precious metals allocated there, most of it from my earlier days building up my tech startup here in Austin. But lately, with all the talk about interest rates, inflation, and just general market choppiness, I've been seriously re-evaluating my silver position, especially within my self-directed IRA.

My initial strategy was pretty straightforward: Gold for the big hedge, silver as a smaller, more accessible play. I've got maybe 200k-ish in the metals bucket, and for the life of me, I can't shake the feeling that my silver exposure is just too low. I've got some Eagles and Maples, nothing too crazy, but I'm thinking about making a more aggressive move this quarter. I'm looking at maybe diverting 50k-75k from some of my other less-performing assets (frankly, my tech stocks have been... tech-stocking) and putting it into silver. Not just bullion, but some of the more collectible coins too, thinking about potential numismatic value down the line. I mean, my kid is almost off to college, and while her 529 is solid, a little extra diversification feels right.

The industrial demand for silver is a huge factor for me – EVs, solar, all that green tech stuff. It just feels like a sleeping giant, whereas gold feels more like a steady, predictable anchor. I know the volatility can be higher with silver, but with gold already doing its job hedging, I'm thinking I can afford to take a bit more of a swing with silver. I'm especially keen on hearing from anyone who's made a similar pivot within their IRA, or who's holding a significant portion of their precious metals in silver. What's your rationale, and what specific types of silver are you targeting for long-term hold?

I'm trying to decide on the best way to execute this. Should I stick to common bullion like rounds and bars for sheer weight, or go for more numismatic appeal with certain sovereign coins? My current custodian is pretty flexible, but I want to make sure I'm taking the most tax-efficient and growth-oriented approach. Any thoughts on specific mints or series that have performed well for you guys? Always appreciate the insights from this community!