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

• •Okay, so after a few months of mostly just gold in my self-directed IRA, I finally pulled the trigger and added some silver.
• •Being a professor here in Richmond, I tend to over-research *everything*, and this decision was no different.
• •My initial rationale for the Gold IRA was pretty straightforward – inflation hedge, geopolitical instability, you know the drill.

Okay, so after a few months of mostly just gold in my self-directed IRA, I finally pulled the trigger and added some silver. I've been sitting on about $350k in the account, predominantly in various gold coins and bars, and a small chunk of cash waiting for the right moment. Being a professor here in Richmond, I tend to over-research everything, and this decision was no different. My initial rationale for the Gold IRA was pretty straightforward – inflation hedge, geopolitical instability, you know the drill. But I kept coming back to the gold-to-silver ratio and thinking I was missing an opportunity.

My concern was having all my eggs in one precious metal basket, even if it's a shining, yellow one. I mean, gold has done well for me, don't get me wrong. I started this whole journey about a year and a half ago, watching my previous investments get battered, and the stability of tangible assets just felt… right. But as I dug deeper into industrial demand for silver, its role in EVs, solar, and just generally being consumed faster than it’s mined, the narrative really started to shift for me. It's not just a monetary metal; it's an essential industrial commodity.

So, I reallocated about 15% of my cash position and moved some existing gold value into silver. I focused on American Silver Eagles and some Canadian Maples, aiming for recognizable, liquid options. The premium was a bit higher than I initially hoped, but I'm comfortable with the long-term play. It feels good to have that added layer of diversification, especially with the current economic uncertainty. It just seems like a no-brainer to have both in a hard asset portfolio.

Anyone else here blend their precious metals IRA with both gold and silver? What was your reasoning? Did you have a specific ratio in mind? I’m curious if anyone went heavy on silver first, then gold, or if most folks start with gold like I did. Always looking for more data points and perspectives!