Palladium in an IRA - Worth it or Nah? Looking for some shared wisdom

Laura Sanchez

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Palladium in an IRA - Worth it or Nah? Looking for some shared wisdom

laura_sanchez💰Established (100-250k)

2 months ago

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•Okay, so I've been kicking around the idea of adding some palladium to my Gold IRA, and honestly, I'm torn.
•I started this whole IRA thing about eight years ago, looking for something more solid than just Wall Street, and it's been good to me.
•I've always had a bit of a contrarian streak, probably comes from growing up along the border, seeing a different perspective on things.

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Okay, so I've been kicking around the idea of adding some palladium to my Gold IRA, and honestly, I'm torn. My portfolio is sitting right around the $180k mark, mostly gold and silver obviously, with a decent chunk in some real estate ventures I've got going on both sides of the border here in El Paso. I started this whole IRA thing about eight years ago, looking for something more solid than just Wall Street, and it's been good to me.

I've always had a bit of a contrarian streak, probably comes from growing up along the border, seeing a different perspective on things. You learn to spot opportunities that others might miss. That's why palladium peeked my interest. It’s got that industrial demand angle, especially with EVs and hydrogen tech, and it feels like it's a bit more under the radar compared to gold and silver. But then, the volatility makes me a little nervous, especially in a retirement account. It’s not like I can just dump it when things get squirrelly without thinking about the IRS.

So, for those of you who have actually diversified into palladium in your precious metals IRA, what's your experience been like? Was it a strategic move or more of a gut feeling? Did you allocate a small percentage (<5%) or go for something a bit more substantial? I'm trying to figure out if it's too much of a gamble relative to the stability I'm usually aiming for with this part of my wealth. Is the potential upside worth the extra risk, or am I just chasing a shiny object?

Any thoughts or insights from folks who've walked this path would be seriously appreciated. Living on the border, I’ve seen commodity markets swing wildly, and while I’m not afraid of risk, I’m also not looking to make impulsive moves with my retirement. Just trying to gather some real-world input beyond the financial blog hype.

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linda_taylor📊Growing (50-100k)

I keep going back and forth between gold and silver allocations. The gold-to-silver ratio right now is making silver look attractive.

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daniel_wright💎Premium (500k-1m)Real Investor✓ Verified•2 months ago

Interesting timing, I was just looking into this myself. My portfolio is a bit smaller, but I was thinking along similar lines after seeing palladium's performance a while back. It's definitely a metal with some interesting industrial demand, which sets it apart a bit. I'm keeping an eye on it for sure.

karen_robinson💼Starter (0-50k)•2 months ago

Interesting thought process! You mentioned "real estate ventures... on both sides of the border here in El Pa." Are these within your IRA, or is that just part of your overall portfolio outside the self-directed IRA holdings?

timothy_reed💎Premium (500k-1m)Real Investor•2 months ago

Interesting thought on palladium, but I'm not entirely convinced it's the wisest move for an IRA, especially with gold and silver already in the mix. While it *can* be volatile, that's a double-edged sword. Don't get me wrong, diversification is key, but sometimes keeping it simple and sticking to the main precious metals in an IRA might be more beneficial in the long run. The industrial demand for palladium is a big factor, and that can fluctuate pretty wildly. Just a different perspective to consider!

robert_thompson💰Established (100-250k)Real Investor✓ Verified•2 months ago

Hey, that's a good question! Palladium can definitely be an interesting play, especially with its industrial demand. One thing to keep in mind, beyond just the price per ounce, is the spread between buying and selling. It can sometimes be wider for palladium than for gold or silver.

You might find this article on diversification within precious metals IRAs helpful: https://www.investopedia.com/gold-ira-5181774. It touches on palladium and other metals, which might give you some more angles to consider for your $180k portfolio.