Thinking about moving the inherited IRA into gold, anyone else done this?

• •Okay, so I've been sitting on this inherited IRA from my grandfather for a while now.
• •It's got about $380k in it, mostly in a mix of old blue-chip stocks and some bonds he picked up God knows when.
• •I’ve always been more comfortable with tangible assets, the kind you can actually see and hold, much like our land.

Okay, so I've been sitting on this inherited IRA from my grandfather for a while now. It's got about $380k in it, mostly in a mix of old blue-chip stocks and some bonds he picked up God knows when. I’m only 30, and honestly, the thought of trying to actively manage this thing while also growing the family timber business here in Spokane just makes my head spin. I’ve always been more comfortable with tangible assets, the kind you can actually see and hold, much like our land. He always said "If you can't touch it, it ain't real wealth."

I've been looking into rolling it over into a Gold IRA. The idea of having a solid chunk of my portfolio in something that’s traditionally held its value, especially with all the economic uncertainty, really appeals to me. I've been doing some research, and the whole process of converting an existing IRA into a Gold IRA seems pretty straightforward for the most part, but I'm curious if anyone here has specifically done this with an inherited IRA. Are there any extra hoops or tax implications I should be aware of beyond the usual? It's already in a Roth, so the tax-free growth is a huge plus I don't want to mess up.

I feel like the market is due for a correction, or at least some serious volatility. My parents, who are a bit more old-school, are fully behind the gold idea – they've always held a significant portion of their wealth in physical gold. I've been using tools like the Gold vs Stocks Comparison to really drill down on the long-term performance, and seeing how gold has held up, especially during downturns, is pretty compelling. I’ve been looking at the 10-year view, and it really paints a clear picture. The stability just feels right for a portion of generational wealth I want to protect and pass down someday.

Any insights, warnings, or recommendations from those who've gone down this road would be incredibly helpful. Especially if you're dealing with a similar portfolio size or inherited funds. What were your biggest takeaways? Did you go with a specific custodian or dealer you'd recommend (or warn against)? My main goal is capital preservation and long-term security, not quick gains, so I'm trying to be really deliberate about this.