Rolled over 401k into a Gold IRA - best move I made this

• •I run a logistics company out here in Memphis, and frankly, I’m starting to think about succession planning for the business.
• •I started feeling really exposed, particularly after seeing how quickly things can turn.
• •The market volatility was giving me genuine anxiety, and I just wanted some stability, something tangible.

I’ve been reading a lot of posts from folks on here talking about getting into precious metals, and I wanted to share my experience with rolling over a chunk of my 401k into a Gold IRA a few years back. For anyone sitting on the fence, honestly, it was one of the smartest financial decisions I've made in the last ten years, especially with all the economic uncertainty we've been seeing.

I run a logistics company out here in Memphis, and frankly, I’m starting to think about succession planning for the business. My portfolio is probably in the neighborhood of $700k, and for a long time, it was almost entirely tied up in traditional stocks and bonds through my 401k. I started feeling really exposed, particularly after seeing how quickly things can turn. The market volatility was giving me genuine anxiety, and I just wanted some stability, something tangible. That’s when I started looking into gold.

The process itself wasn't nearly as complicated as I thought it would be. I worked with a firm that specializes in Gold IRAs, and they helped me navigate the direct rollover without any tax implications. I ended up moving about 20% of my 401k, roughly $140k, into physical gold bullion. It’s given me such peace of mind knowing that a significant portion of my retirement savings isn't just numbers on a screen, but actual assets held in a secure depository. The diversification feels much more robust now, and I sleep a lot better at night.

Has anyone else here done a similar rollover? What kind of percentages did you allocate to precious metals, and how are you feeling about that decision now? I’m always curious to hear other investors’ perspectives, especially on how they're planning for the long haul. Are there any other alternative assets you’ve found provide similar stability?