Gold Price Volatility - My Strategy and a Quick Question

• •My portfolio, which is largely metals at this point, has definitely seen its ups and downs.
• •I’m sitting on about $2.8M in my metals IRA, mostly physical gold held through a reputable custodian, and I’m always revisiting my strategy.
• •The geopolitical landscape isn't exactly calming either, which often correlates with a spike in safe-haven assets.

Been tracking gold's movements closely these past few months, and honestly, the volatility has been a bit stomach-churning at times, even for someone who’s seen a few market storms. My portfolio, which is largely metals at this point, has definitely seen its ups and downs. I’m sitting on about $2.8M in my metals IRA, mostly physical gold held through a reputable custodian, and I’m always revisiting my strategy. We all know the drill: don't panic sell, stick to the long game, but sometimes the daily swings make you second-guess even the most disciplined approach.

My overall strategy has always been about wealth preservation and hedging against inflation, which, living here in Virginia Beach, I see impacting everything from groceries to local services. The geopolitical landscape isn't exactly calming either, which often correlates with a spike in safe-haven assets. I've diversified within metals a bit, but gold remains the anchor. I started building out my precious metals holdings significantly back in 2010 when I first retired from the Navy. Admiral discipline definitely translated into my investment approach, but even discipline needs to adapt to new information.

I’ve been thinking a lot about rebalancing, maybe trimming a bit on the gold side if we see another substantial spike, and reallocating to something more growth-oriented, even if just for a short-term play. Not selling off entirely, mind you, just adjusting the ratios. What are others doing with this current price environment? Are you holding steady, or actively rebalancing your allocations? I’m always curious to hear different perspectives from folks who are actively managing a gold IRA. If you're new to this whole space and looking to understand the mechanics, I found this Gold IRA Quiz surprisingly helpful for getting a baseline understanding of how these accounts work before I committed a significant portion of my retirement savings.