Gold vs. Silver allocation - My Take (20+ years in the game)

• •Been seeing a lot of chatter lately about silver and its potential, which got me thinking about my own allocation strategy.
• •I've been in precious metals for over two decades now, ever since I retired from the auto plant here in Detroit.
• •My portfolio is sitting comfortably between $500k and $1M, with a good chunk of that in physical gold.

Been seeing a lot of chatter lately about silver and its potential, which got me thinking about my own allocation strategy. I've been in precious metals for over two decades now, ever since I retired from the auto plant here in Detroit. My portfolio is sitting comfortably between $500k and $1M, with a good chunk of that in physical gold. Always felt it was the ultimate safe haven, especially during those volatile periods we've seen. Gold just has a history and stability that silver, for all its industrial uses and potential, just doesn't quite match for me.

Currently, my allocation is probably around 85% gold to 15% silver. I have some peace and quiet with that. I remember back in '08 when things got really hairy, gold held its ground like a champion. Silver dipped more, recovered well, but the initial shock was more pronounced. I keep that in mind when debating whether to nudge more towards silver. For me, the primary purpose is capital preservation and a hedge against inflation. Gold has proven itself repeatedly on that front. I've been through a few cycles now, and my gut always tells me to stick with what works.

That being said, I'm not blind to silver's upside. With the push for green energy and all the tech coming out, its industrial demand is only going to grow. I'm just hesitant to push more of my hard-earned retirement savings into something that can be a bit more volatile. What are others out there doing with their gold-to-silver ratios? Especially those with a long-term outlook like mine. I’m always poking around the web for new perspectives, and I've found some really solid explanations and charts on the Learning Center. It helped me understand some of the historical performance differences pretty clearly.

Is anyone here significantly heavier on silver these days, and if so, what's your reasoning? I’m genuinely curious if I’m being too conservative or if my current allocation is still reasonably sound for someone enjoying their golden years.