Thinking about expanding my precious metals – sharing my

• •But I’ve also quietly been stacking some physical silver on the side, outside of the IRA.
• •My silver strategy has been much more opportunistic.
• •I’m a doctor here in Boston, and while I’m not exactly strapped for cash, I definitely have other investment avenues I focus on more intensely.

Okay, so I've been seeing a lot of chatter lately on diversifying precious metals, and it got me thinking about my own journey with gold and a bit of silver. Most of my eggs are definitely in the gold basket within my IRA – I've got a good chunk, probably around $300k-$400k invested there, which has been a solid performer for me over the years. But I’ve also quietly been stacking some physical silver on the side, outside of the IRA.

My silver strategy has been much more opportunistic. I’m a doctor here in Boston, and while I’m not exactly strapped for cash, I definitely have other investment avenues I focus on more intensely. For silver, I usually wait for dips or good deals. I've mostly gone for 1oz and 5oz rounds/bars, not really into the numismatic stuff. I probably have around $30k-$40k in physical silver right now, mostly from reputable dealers online and a few local coin shows I’ve popped into. It’s comforting to hold, though tracking its precise value day-to-day isn't something I obsess over like my larger portfolio assets.

The main reason for holding silver, for me, is its industrial demand potential alongside its role as a monetary metal. It feels like a more affordable "insurance" bet than gold if things really go sideways, and frankly, it's just fun to collect. Plus, the gold-silver ratio is something I keep an eye on; sometimes silver just seems undervalued compared to gold. Has anyone else here done something similar? Or gone all-in on silver in your IRA? I'm curious what kind of allocation strategies others are using for silver specifically, especially those with larger precious metals holdings.

I'm contemplating whether to significantly increase my silver holdings, perhaps even exploring a Silver IRA, or if I should just stick to my current physical accumulation strategy. My existing Gold IRA has been the cornerstone of my metals strategy, providing stability and growth, but I'm open to arguments for a more substantial silver play. Thoughts?