Rolled over 401k to Gold IRA - my experience + question about platinum

• •Finally pulled the trigger and rolled over a chunk of my old 401k into a Gold IRA.
• •Been thinking about it for a while, especially with all the talk about inflation and the dollar's stability (or lack thereof).
• •Had about $300k sitting in an old employer-sponsored plan from my previous gig, just gathering dust and not really growing like I wanted.

Finally pulled the trigger and rolled over a chunk of my old 401k into a Gold IRA. Been thinking about it for a while, especially with all the talk about inflation and the dollar's stability (or lack thereof). Had about $300k sitting in an old employer-sponsored plan from my previous gig, just gathering dust and not really growing like I wanted. After doing a ton of research and chatting with a couple of different companies, I decided to move about $150k of it into physical gold. The process itself was surprisingly smooth, honestly. I was expecting a lot more red tape and headaches, but the firm I went with (won’t name them here, but they’ve got a solid reputation for physical precious metals IRAs) handled most of the heavy lifting. Took about three weeks from start to finish to get everything transferred and the gold actually purchased and stored.

My main motivation is really about wealth preservation and having something tangible. Working in the bourbon industry here in Lexington, you really appreciate things with a lasting legacy, things that stand the test of time. While I still have plenty in more traditional investments, having a significant portion of my retirement savings in gold just feels… secure. It's a hedge against some of the crazier stuff happening in the economy, and frankly, it just helps me sleep better at night. My wife was a little skeptical at first, but after I walked her through the long-term benefits and showing her how it wasn’t an all-or-nothing move, she came around.

Now, my question for the group: I'm considering putting some of the remaining funds into platinum. I know it's a bit more niche than gold or silver, but the industrial demand combined with its rarity makes it seem like an interesting play. Has anyone here diversified their precious metals IRA into platinum? What was your experience? Any particular risks or benefits you've seen that aren't immediately obvious? Curious to hear some real-world perspectives before making another move. Thanks!