Is anyone else feeling good about their Gold IRA with this inflation surge? (Rollover question too)

• •Man, watching the news these past few weeks, part of me is panicking a little with these inflation numbers.
• •Everything from gas to groceries is just going up, up, up.
• •But then another part of me, the part that rolled over a chunk of my 401k into physical gold a few years back, is feeling pretty darn smug right now.

Man, watching the news these past few weeks, part of me is panicking a little with these inflation numbers. Everything from gas to groceries is just going up, up, up. But then another part of me, the part that rolled over a chunk of my 401k into physical gold a few years back, is feeling pretty darn smug right now. I've got a decent position, probably around $350k of my portfolio in gold and silver, and honestly, it just feels like such a solid hedge against all this craziness. I mean, I spent 30 years in the steel industry back in Birmingham, saw plenty of commodity cycles, and this just feels right. That physical metal in the vault just gives me a peace of mind that my regular equities aren't providing at the moment.

I remember talking to my financial advisor back in 2019 about it, and he was a little skeptical about putting such a significant percentage into precious metals. But given the way the government was printing money even then, and the looming debt, I just had a hunch. My dad always said to trust your gut on commodities, and I’m glad I did. It wasn’t just about making big gains, it was about protecting what I had worked my whole life for. Now I’m less worried about my savings getting eaten away while I'm trying to plan for retirement, which is only about 5-7 years out for me.

Here’s the thing, though: I’ve still got some funds sitting in a traditional TIRA from an old job. Probably another $100k or so. With inflation as it is, I'm seriously considering rolling a good portion of that over into more physical gold. My current Gold IRA has been relatively hands-off and easy to manage with my custodian. Has anyone else who’s done a recent rollover noticed any new hoops to jump through or changes in fees with certain custodians amidst all this economic uncertainty? Are there any specific types of gold or silver that are performing better as an inflation hedge right now?

Just trying to gauge the temperature out there. Are you guys holding steady, adding to your positions, or re-evaluating your strategies? What are your thoughts on rolling over existing TIRA funds specifically for inflation protection right now? I'm happy with my existing gold, but I'm always looking to optimize.