Diversifying my Gold IRA with Silver - Thinking through the pros and cons

• •I’ve been holding a decent chunk of my retirement in a Gold IRA for a while now, probably have close to 10% of my ~800k portfolio in it.
• •I really value that peace of mind, especially with all the economic uncertainty swirling around these days.
• •Lately, though, I’ve been starting to feel like I might be missing out on some growth potential by sticking solely to gold.

I’ve been holding a decent chunk of my retirement in a Gold IRA for a while now, probably have close to 10% of my ~800k portfolio in it. As a doctor in Boston, I’m pretty risk-averse, and the stability of gold has always appealed to me as a hedge against inflation and market volatility. I really value that peace of mind, especially with all the economic uncertainty swirling around these days.

Lately, though, I’ve been starting to feel like I might be missing out on some growth potential by sticking solely to gold. I've been doing a lot of reading about silver – its industrial demand, lower entry point, and higher volatility which could mean bigger swings. It got me thinking about adding silver as a way to diversify within my precious metals holdings without abandoning the core principles of what I like about physical assets. I mean, my existing gold has been relatively flat over the past year and a half, and while that’s part of its appeal, I’m also looking for a bit more action, if that makes sense.

So, I recently pulled the trigger and moved about 15% of my current Gold IRA into silver. The decision wasn't taken lightly, and I spent a good month evaluating different silver coins and bars that meet IRA standards. I ended up going with a mix of American Silver Eagles and some larger silver bars. The idea is to have some of the "collectible" appeal of the Eagles combined with the lower premium of the bars. Anyone else done something similar? What are your thoughts on allocating between gold and silver within a precious metals IRA?

I'm pretty excited about this move, but also a little nervous given silver's higher volatility. My hope is that the industrial demand for silver will provide a nice tailwind in the coming years, especially with the push for green energy and technological advancements. What are your longer-term predictions for silver compared to gold, particularly in a retirement account context?