Thinking about Platinum for Recession Proofing - Anyone else?

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Thinking about Platinum for Recession Proofing - Anyone else?

elizabeth_johnson💰Established (100-250k)

about 5 hours ago

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•I've got a decent chunk, around $180k right now, mostly in traditional investments, but I've had about 10% in a Gold IRA for a couple of years now.
•As an accountant here in Atlanta, I absolutely get the tax benefits and the hedge against inflation and market volatility that precious metals offer.
•It’s been a really solid performer for me, surprisingly.

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Okay, so with all the talk about a potential recession hitting us sometime in the next year or two, I've been really digging into how to make sure my portfolio is as bulletproof as possible. I've got a decent chunk, around $180k right now, mostly in traditional investments, but I've had about 10% in a Gold IRA for a couple of years now. As an accountant here in Atlanta, I absolutely get the tax benefits and the hedge against inflation and market volatility that precious metals offer. It’s been a really solid performer for me, surprisingly.

Lately, though, I've been wondering about platinum. Gold has its perks, obviously, but platinum seems to be an interesting play with its industrial demand alongside its role as a precious metal. I'm thinking if the economy does take a dip, but then recovers, platinum might have a stronger rebound due to increased industrial use, especially with green tech and catalysts. Plus, it's generally more volatile than gold, which could mean bigger swings but also potentially bigger gains if my timing is decent. I'm not looking to move all my gold, but maybe diversifying a portion of my precious metals into platinum feels like a smart move.

My main concern is liquidity and the spread. Gold is straightforward, but how easy is it to buy and sell platinum within an IRA structure? Are the premiums similar to gold and silver, or should I expect a bigger bite? Also, for those of you who have platinum in your IRAs – what’s been your experience with its performance during economic downturns and subsequent recoveries? Did it act as a true safe haven, or was it more impacted by industrial slowdowns?

I’m trying to decide if I should allocate another 5% or so of my total portfolio, maybe converting some of my existing gold or adding fresh capital, into a Platinum IRA. Any insights or war stories from fellow investors would be super helpful. Trying to make the most informed decision to protect what I've built and hopefully even grow it during uncertain times.

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carol_carter💰Established (100-250k)

Interesting thought process on platinum! I've definitely seen some arguments for it as a diversification play, especially given its industrial demand. However, when people talk about "recession proofing" with precious metals, gold and silver usually get the nod for a reason. Platinum's price can be a bit more volatile and tied to economic cycles due to its industrial uses, which might not be what you want if your primary goal is a stable safe haven during a downturn. Just something to consider; the "recession proof" aspect might be a little less pronounced compared to gold.

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ashley_baker💼Starter (0-50k)✓ Verified•less than a minute ago

Oh man, I totally get where you're coming from. I was in a similar boat a few years back, not quite thinking recession but definitely eyeing more stability. Had a good chunk in traditional stuff, but felt like I needed something more tangible. Ended up dipping my toe into silver, which isn't platinum, but the "physical asset" mindset was the same. It's been interesting to watch, that's for sure. Good luck with your research!

robert_thompson💰Established (100-250k)Real Investor✓ Verified•less than a minute ago

That's an interesting thought with platinum. I've mostly seen people talk about gold and silver for recession hedging, but platinum definitely has its industrial demand side too.

You mentioned having "about 10% in" – did you mean 10% in precious metals generally, or 10% specifically in *some* platinum already? Just curious what your current allocation looks like.