Gold vs Palladium - What's your take? And best Gold IRA for small investors?

• •Okay, so I've been doing a lot of reading lately about the whole gold vs.
• •palladium debate, especially with the global economy feeling a little… unpredictable.
• •My portfolio is mostly gold, as I've always seen it as the ultimate wealth preservation play.

Okay, so I've been doing a lot of reading lately about the whole gold vs. palladium debate, especially with the global economy feeling a little… unpredictable. My portfolio is mostly gold, as I've always seen it as the ultimate wealth preservation play. I've got a decent chunk, around $750k, tied up in my Gold IRA right now, and for that, I used Augusta Precious Metals. They've been fantastic, honestly. Super professional, very low-pressure sales – which, as a lawyer myself, I appreciate immensely. They made setting up the rollover incredibly smooth, and their fees seem reasonable for the service.

My strategy has always been focused on long-term capital preservation, which is why I gravitated towards gold in the first place. But now I'm starting to wonder if I should diversify a small portion into palladium. I've been seeing some compelling arguments about its industrial demand and potential upside, especially if we see a rebound in manufacturing. I’m thinking maybe 5% of my precious metals allocation, tops. I don't want to get too speculative, but ignoring it entirely feels a bit close-minded with the current market dynamics.

Here's my dilemma: Augusta is great, but I'm not sure they're the best fit for such a comparatively "small" allocation into a different metal like palladium. When I say small, I'm talking maybe $30k-$40k. I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with other Gold IRA companies that are particularly good for smaller allocations or for those looking to diversify beyond just gold and silver? Are there firms that specialize in palladium IRAs specifically, or general precious metal IRA companies that handle smaller amounts with lower fees?

Also, for those of you who do hold palladium in your IRA, what's your reasoning? Are you seeing better returns than gold, or is it more of a hedging play against different economic scenarios? I'm based in Philly, and while I haven't found any local advisors who strongly advocate for palladium for my specific goals, I'm open to hearing real-world experiences from this community. Thanks in advance for any insights!