Gold's recent dip got me thinking - portfolio check-up time?

• •Okay, so this recent dip in gold prices after its run-up has me wondering where everyone else's heads are at.
• •I've been in a Gold IRA for about six years now.
• •Started with a chunk of my savings, around $120k back then, and it's grown nicely.

Okay, so this recent dip in gold prices after its run-up has me wondering where everyone else's heads are at. I've been in a Gold IRA for about six years now. Started with a chunk of my savings, around $120k back then, and it's grown nicely. Mostly physical gold, not going to lie, the psychological comfort of holding something tangible when you live on the border and see all kinds of economic shifts is real. El Paso's a unique place, you see how quickly fortunes can change, and that solid gold just feels like a bedrock.

My strategy has always been pretty straightforward: diversification, obviously, but a significant portion in precious metals as a hedge against inflation and geo-political instability. I run a couple of small businesses here, importing and exporting across the border, so I'm always thinking about currencies, supply chains, and what's happening globally. The last few years, with all the crazy printing and international tensions, validated that decision for me. I’m sitting on about $230k now in the gold portion of my retirement, and though it’s been a good ride, these quick movements always make me pause and re-evaluate.

I know a lot of folks here are probably debating whether to buy the dip, hold, or maybe even trim some gains. I’ve been looking at how silver has been performing too, especially compared to the broader market. Stumbled upon this “Silver vs Stocks” tool on Gold IRA Blueprint (https://silvervsstocks.goldirablueprint.com/?period=10Y) the other day – pretty interesting to see a 10-year comparison. It really puts things in perspective when you see how different assets have behaved over time. Makes me wonder if I should be thinking about adding more silver to my mix, or if gold still has more room to run given the current global climate.

What are your thoughts on recent gold price action? Are you rebalancing at all? Any El Paso investors out there with a similar cross-border perspective on this? Always keen to hear how others are navigating these waters. My main goal is long-term stability for retirement, not necessarily chasing short-term gains, but you also don't want to leave money on the table or miss a key opportunity to strengthen your position.