Adding silver to my Gold IRA - anyone else diversify beyond just gold?

• •So, I've had a Gold IRA for a while now, probably close to 5 years.
• •Started it after hearing some of the execs at the oil company I work for here in Tulsa talk about inflation and hedging their bets.
• •I honestly got into it with a chunk of my 401k rollover – around $150k went into physical gold then, and it’s grown a bit since.

So, I've had a Gold IRA for a while now, probably close to 5 years. Started it after hearing some of the execs at the oil company I work for here in Tulsa talk about inflation and hedging their bets. I honestly got into it with a chunk of my 401k rollover – around $150k went into physical gold then, and it’s grown a bit since. I'm just a secretary, but when the guys who are making millions are getting nervous, I figure it's smart to pay attention.

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about diversifying within my precious metals. I mean, gold is great, but it got me wondering if I was putting too many eggs in one basket, even if that basket is shiny and yellow. I kept seeing articles and forum posts mentioning silver, and the more I dug into it, the more I liked the idea. The industrial demand for silver, plus its lower price point compared to gold, just felt like a good balance.

So, last month, I decided to pull the trigger. I moved about $25,000 from some of my gold holdings into IRS-approved silver coins and bars within the same IRA. It felt like a smart move to balance out the portfolio. My custodian made it pretty easy; they handle all the storage and everything. It's not a huge portion, obviously, but it feels good to know I have some exposure to both.

Has anyone else here done something similar? Or gone the other way and kept it purely gold? I'm curious to hear other people’s reasoning, especially if you're holding a similar amount. Are there any downsides to having both that I might not be thinking of? Appreciate any insights!