Inflation's got me looking harder at my Gold IRA allocations

• •I've been watching this inflation situation unfold and frankly, it's making me a little antsy even with my current precious metal holdings.
• •I rolled over a good chunk of my old 401k – probably around $400k of it – into a Gold IRA a few years back, precisely for these kinds of scenarios.
• •I'm a lawyer here in Philly, and while my practice is stable, I'm at a point where wealth preservation is far more important than aggressive growth.

I've been watching this inflation situation unfold and frankly, it's making me a little antsy even with my current precious metal holdings. I rolled over a good chunk of my old 401k – probably around $400k of it – into a Gold IRA a few years back, precisely for these kinds of scenarios. My portfolio's hovering closer to the upper end of the $500k to $1M range now, and while it's performed well, the consistent drumbeat of rising prices is really starting to make me rethink my overall asset allocation. I'm a lawyer here in Philly, and while my practice is stable, I'm at a point where wealth preservation is far more important than aggressive growth.

My concern isn't just about my current investments losing purchasing power, but also about the potential for future capital gains if I need to liquidate some assets down the line. Gold has historically been a pretty reliable hedge against inflation, and I'm leaning heavily towards increasing my exposure. I've been debating whether to add more physical gold or potentially some gold mining stocks, though I prefer the direct ownership aspect for the IRA. It just feels more secure, especially with all the market volatility we've been seeing.

What are others doing with their Gold IRAs right now? Are you holding steady, or are you actively looking to add more? I know there's always a debate about how much precious metal is "enough" in a diversified portfolio, but with the CPI numbers what they are, it's hard not to feel like I should be doing more to protect my future purchasing power. I’m also starting to think about when I’ll hit RMD age and how that will factor in. I saw the RMD Calculator at Gold IRA Blueprint and it's definitely going to come in handy as I get closer to that phase.

For those of you with significant gold holdings, have you seen any particular types of gold (bullion, coins, etc.) perform better in inflationary environments within your IRA? Any strategies people are using to maximize the inflation-hedging benefits without over-concentrating? Just trying to gather some real-world perspectives beyond what the financial news is always pushing.