Finally feeling good about my gold investments after years!

• •Okay, so I've been lurking on theseทอง subreddits for a while and figured it was time to share.
• •I've had about $75k in a Gold IRA for a solid 8 years now, mostly American Gold Eagles and some Canadian Maples.
• •Honestly, for the first few years, it felt like it was just… sitting there.

Okay, so I've been lurking on theseทอง subreddits for a while and figured it was time to share. I've had about $75k in a Gold IRA for a solid 8 years now, mostly American Gold Eagles and some Canadian Maples. I started it back when I was still pretty green, working as an executive secretary for one of the big oil companies here in Tulsa, and absorbed so much just listening to the execs talk about hedging and diversification. Honestly, for the first few years, it felt like it was just… sitting there. Not doing much, maybe inching up a little, but nothing to write home about.

But man, these last couple of years? It's really started to pop. With all the inflation worries, the market volatility, and just the general feeling things are a bit… squishy… my gold has been an absolute rock. I recently checked my portfolio and that original $75k is now sitting pretty at around $125k. That's a huge chunk of change for me, and it feels so validating after years of just trusting the process. It's not enough to retire on tomorrow, but it certainly makes me feel a lot more secure about my future, especially with retirement a decade or so down the line.

I know some people here are all about the quick trades and maximizing every penny, but for me, this was always a long-term play. It wasn't about getting rich overnight, but preserving purchasing power and having a safe harbor when everything else felt chaotic. And it’s delivered. I’m thinking about adding another $10k or $15k to my IRA this year, just to keep that momentum going. Should I stick with more Eagles, or diversify into some proof coins or maybe even a small bar?

Anyone else in a similar boat, where their gold portfolio really took off after a slower start? What are your thoughts on expanding holdings right now? Feels good to finally see the fruits of that initial decision!