Just moved a chunk of my 401k into gold - feeling good, but looking for thoughts.

• •Okay, so after a lot of back and forth, I finally did it.
• •I rolled over about $150k from my old 401k into a Gold IRA.
• •I’m an accountant here in Atlanta, so I spent *a lot* of time deep-diving into the tax implications and understanding the ins and outs.

Okay, so after a lot of back and forth, I finally did it. I rolled over about $150k from my old 401k into a Gold IRA. I’m an accountant here in Atlanta, so I spent a lot of time deep-diving into the tax implications and understanding the ins and outs. My current portfolio is sitting around the $220k mark, and honestly, having a good chunk of that directly tied to the stock market just felt… risky, especially with all the economic uncertainty floating around lately.

My main goal wasn't just to buy gold, but to seriously diversify. I've always been a bit uncomfortable with how much of my future was riding on paper assets. The idea of having a tangible asset, something that historically holds its value during downturns, really appealed to me. I know some people view gold as a "dead asset" because it doesn't generate dividends, but for me, it's about capital preservation and hedging against inflation – something I see as particularly important given my age (mid-40s) and getting closer to retirement.

The whole process took about 6 weeks from my initial research call to the actual transfer and selection of metals. I opted for a mix of gold and silver American Eagles and some Canadian Maples. I debated getting some platinum or palladium, but ultimately decided to stick to the more liquid options for this first big move. The tax benefits of keeping it within the IRA wrapper were a huge selling point, obviously. No immediate tax hit on the rollover, which was crucial for me.

I feel a sense of relief, like I’ve genuinely de-risked a good portion of my retirement savings. Still, I'm curious what others' experiences have been. For those of you who've done something similar, how has it worked out for you long-term? Did you find the diversification truly helped during market dips? Any unforeseen issues I should be thinking about?