Finally got some peace of mind after moving my 401k into gold – what's next?

• •Just wanted to share a win here and get some thoughts.
• •As a construction company owner, my whole life is about tangible assets – bricks, mortar, steel.
• •For years, I had a decent chunk in my 401k, probably around $350k at its peak, all in traditional stocks and mutual funds.

Just wanted to share a win here and get some thoughts. As a construction company owner, my whole life is about tangible assets – bricks, mortar, steel. So, the idea of having my whole retirement savings just… existing on paper, subject to whatever the stock market decides to do, always felt a bit off. For years, I had a decent chunk in my 401k, probably around $350k at its peak, all in traditional stocks and mutual funds. It was performing okay, but with all the craziness going on globally, I just couldn’t shake the feeling that I needed something more solid, something I could literally hold.

After a lot of research, about six months ago, I finally pulled the trigger and rolled over a substantial portion of that 401k into a Gold IRA. We're talking almost $200k into various gold rounds and some bars. The process was smoother than I expected, actually. Found a reputable custodian based out of Delaware, and the transfer itself took about a month once all the paperwork was squared away. The peace of mind I've gained is seriously worth it. Knowing a significant chunk of my retirement isn't tied to some tech stock's latest earnings report or political tweets from some pundit feels incredibly liberating. Especially being here in Chicago, with the cost of living always climbing, having that tangible hedge feels essential.

I went heavy on the gold rounds – mostly American Gold Eagles and Canadian Maple Leafs. I like the liquidity and recognizability of them, plus the smaller denominations make them a bit more flexible if I ever need to liquidate a portion down the line. It's a different kind of investment, for sure, and I know not everyone on here will agree with a heavy allocation to precious metals. But for me, someone who deals with physical assets all day, it just feels right. It’s a foundational piece of my retirement strategy now.

So, for those of you who've gone down this road, what’s your next move? Are you still accumulating? Diversifying into other precious metals like silver or platinum? Or are you just holding steady and letting it ride? My business is doing well right now, so I'm thinking about whether to add more or maybe look at some physical silver options. Any thoughts on the pros and cons of adding silver rounds versus purely gold?