Fed policy making me nervous about my gold holdings

Totally get where you're coming from. I was in a similar boat a few months back. Had a good chunk in gold and felt that familiar Fed anxiety creeping in. I decided to diversify a bit more within my IRA beyond just gold, adding some silver and even a bit of platinum, just to spread the risk a little. It helped me feel a lot less exposed to any single Fed decision. Still a big gold believer, but that little extra diversification made a difference for my peace of mind.

Totally get the nervousness. The Fed's signals can be a real head-scratcher. When you mention "counting your physical and the IRA," are those both within the same Gold IRA, or do you have a separate physical stash outside of it?

Honestly, I'm a little less worried about the immediate Fed moves. Gold's always been about more than just interest rates for me. It's the long-term hedge against all the *other* stuff: inflation that might pop up even with steady rates, geopolitical instability, or even just general economic uncertainty. Sure, rate hikes can make gold less appealing in the short term, but we're talking about a store of value that's weathered far worse than a few basis points up or down.

Totally get your anxiety about Fed policy, it's a huge factor for gold. My two cents? While rate hikes/cuts get a lot of airtime, don't sleep on inflation data. That's often a bigger long-term driver for gold prices, regardless of what the Fed is doing with short-term rates. Keeping an eye on things like CPI and PPI can give you a better heads up on gold's potential moves.

For some solid, less-biased info, I often check out Kitco's research section. They usually have some good analyst takes that aren't just sensational headlines. Good luck!