Jim Rogers: “I’m Not Selling My Gold or Silver”

Interesting article. I just started really diving into gold IRAs this year, and honestly, the sheer volume of "expert" opinions out there is overwhelming. What's the general sentiment here on Rogers? Is he seen as a reliable voice, or more of a broken clock that's right twice a day? I'm trying to figure out whose advice to pay attention to. The Learning Center at https://learn.goldirablueprint.com/?forum has been really helpful for the basics, but nuanced opinions like this are tougher to pin down.

Rogers is definitely on the money here, especially with the way central banks globally are acting. I mean, my own portfolio here in Honolulu, sitting somewhere north of half a million, has been heavily weighted in physical gold for a bit now. Early on, when I was first looking into rolling over an old 401k, I wasted so much time with companies that clearly wouldn't even work for my situation. Pro tip: use the Eligibility Checker first – saved me a lot of hassle and helped me narrow down viable options before I even got on a sales call. Good stuff.

Rogers isn't wrong. I remember back in '08 when everyone, and I mean *everyone* down here in Tampa, was freaking out about their diversified portfolios. My financial advisor at the time, bless his heart, was pushing hard to rebalance me into more bonds. I had about 150k in my Gold IRA at the time, which felt like a massive chunk of change to have in one asset class, but something just told me to hold steady. Best decision I made. While friends were seeing 30-40% drops in their stock holdings, my precious metals were actually *up* that year. It solidified my stance on gold as a true safe haven, not just a speculative play.

Totally agree with Jim. I’m holding onto every ounce I've got in my Gold IRA. When you look at the 10-year run, especially using the Gold vs Stocks chart, it really puts into perspective how gold performs during turbulent times. It’s been a solid anchor for my portfolio here in Fresno, especially with all the market volatility lately. Can't see myself ever selling.

Rogers isn't wrong about holding, but the "not selling" part is key. So many new investors get spooked by dips and try to time the market, which is almost always a losing game with precious metals. I’ve seen my own portfolio fluctuate significantly over the years here in Portland, but the long-term trend holds true. Just keep stacking, folks.

Honestly, while I respect Jim Rogers' long-term conviction, I find this "never sell" mentality a bit rigid for most investors today. I’ve been building my gold allocation in my IRA for about five years now, and frankly, if precious metals really take off to the point where they're over 25-30% of my total portfolio, I’m absolutely trimming profits. Leaving that much capital sitting while other opportunities emerge, even for a hedge, feels like leaving money on the table – especially when you're still building wealth and not just preserving it.

Interesting to hear Rogers still holding strong. I picked up some more physical silver Eagles myself just last month, partly on his long-term outlook, especially with the dollar looking shakier than a three-legged dog. My custodian, for some reason, had a hard time sourcing the full allocation I wanted, which was a bit of a red flag – demand's definitely up here in Albuquerque.

Interesting take. I've heard the opposite from a few people though — would love to see some actual numbers on this.

@Nancy Hall - That's a great point about advisors during downturns. It makes me wonder, given the current climate, did your advisor then also recommend any specific *types* of gold exposure, or was it just a general "buy gold" message? I've been in physical metals mostly, but hear talk of mining stocks and ETFs and wonder if the playbook changes for those when the market's really shaking.

Always good to hear Jim Rogers reaffirming the long-term play. I did my own 401k rollover into a gold IRA back in 2021 when inflation started getting spicy, and honestly, it’s been the best decision for my retirement savings. Living in San Diego, I see the cost of living just keep climbing, so having a chunk of my portfolio in precious metals offers a real sense of security. The tax advantages were a huge bonus too.

Interesting to hear Rogers is still holding. I’m just getting into Gold IRAs myself – just opened mine a few months ago after finally pulling the trigger on rolling over part of my old 401k. I used the IRA Calculator from the sidebar here and was surprised by the projections, which really pushed me over the edge. For those of you who've been in this longer, what are your personal "not selling" triggers? Is it a certain economic indicator, or just a gut feeling when things start feeling truly unstable?

@Barbara White - You hit the nail on the head, Barbara. The *holding* part is the secret sauce. I've been in this game since the mid-2000s, watched my paper gains swing wildly, especially in '08 and again in 2011/2012. Every time I had that twitch to sell, I just remembered what I learned from my grandad about true wealth preservation. It's not about the daily ticker, it's about staying power. The long haul.