Silver vs. Gold in a Gold IRA - My Current Split and Seeking Input

• •Been thinking a lot about my precious metals allocation lately, especially with all the noise out there.
• •Currently, my Gold IRA is sitting at roughly an 80/20 split – 80% gold, 20% silver.
• •For me, coming from a military background and seeing how quickly global situations can pivot, the stability of gold has always been the primary draw.

Been thinking a lot about my precious metals allocation lately, especially with all the noise out there. Currently, my Gold IRA is sitting at roughly an 80/20 split – 80% gold, 20% silver. I've got a decent chunk in there, around $750k total dedicated to metals, with the majority being gold Eagles and Maples, and then a good mix of silver rounds and some 10oz bars. For me, coming from a military background and seeing how quickly global situations can pivot, the stability of gold has always been the primary draw. It feels like a rock when everything else is shaking, especially looking at the Pacific rim and the shifting dynamics over here.

My initial reasoning for a smaller silver allocation was mainly its volatility. While I appreciate the industrial demand silver has, it just seems to jump around more, and for someone trying to preserve wealth in retirement, that can be a bit nerve-wracking. Gold, to me, always felt like the ultimate safe haven, especially during geopolitical uncertainty, which honestly feels like the new normal these days. I mean, living out here in Honolulu, you definitely get a unique perspective on potential global disruptions, and physical gold feels like a solid answer to that.

However, I keep seeing arguments for a 50/50 split, or even more heavily weighted towards silver, citing its potential for larger percentage gains during certain economic cycles. Part of me wonders if I'm being too conservative by sticking so heavily to gold. I'm definitely in the wealth preservation camp, but I'm not blind to the possibility of growth either. Are there any folks here who started with a similar Gold/Silver ratio and then shifted it significantly? What was your reasoning? And for those who are more silver-heavy, what’s your conviction there?

I’ve been trying to educate myself more on the silver side of things, digging through various articles and analyses. The Learning Center has been a godsend for getting some independent perspectives, which is much appreciated since there's so much shill content out there. I'm always looking for well-reasoned arguments, so hit me with your thoughts. Any input on why you chose your specific precious metals allocation would be super helpful. Just trying to make sure I'm making the most informed decisions for my future.