Precious Metals IRA Guide

2025 Precious Metals
IRA Guide

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Using A Precious Metals IRA To Diversify Your Financial Portfolio

Have you added gold, silver, platinum, and palladium to your financial portfolio yet? Starting a Precious Metals IRA makes it possible. Preserve Gold can help you establish a self-directed IRA (SDIRA) and take advantage of portfolio diversification while fine-tuning your retirement strategy.

2025 Precious Metals Guide

2025 Precious Metals Guide

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Precious Metals IRA Guide

Precious Metals IRA Guide

Learn how Precious Metals IRAs work, including IRS-approved gold and silver investments, the Gold IRA rollover and transfer process, and custodian and depository requirements. Learn More

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Gaining Access To Reputable IRA Custodians And Depositories

Preserve Gold maintains tight-knit partnerships with thoroughly vetted IRA custodians and long-standing relationships with precious metal storage facilities throughout North America. We choose our providers based on their industry reputations and customer service capabilities, ensuring our clients enjoy seamless experiences while setting up their Precious Metal IRA.

Once you’ve invested in precious metals, you can rest assured, knowing they are stored in an IRS-approved depository of your choice. We work closely with the following depositories to maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

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Delaware

Depository

Wilmington, DE or Boulder City, NV

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International Depository
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Dallas, TX or New Castle, DE

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Starting A Precious Metals IRA In Three Simple Steps

Opening and funding a Precious Metals IRA isn’t as difficult as some people think, especially when you turn to Preserve Gold for assistance. Follow these steps to simplify the process:

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    Speak With A Specialist

    Reach out to a Preserve Gold Precious Metals IRA expert by calling (877) 444-0923. They will help you complete the necessary paperwork to get your IRA off the ground without subjecting you to taxes or penalties.

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    Add Funds To A Newly Created IRA

    You can fund your new account by performing a 401(k)-to-Precious Metals IRA rollover, a direct transfer, or by choosing another funding method. Preserve Gold can help auto-transfer funds to your account in as little as a few days.

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    Start Investing

    Once your Precious Metals IRA account has been established and funded, the experts at Preserve Gold will work with you directly to assist you with your precious metals investment. You can invest in gold coins, silver bars, or other options. They will be securely stored and thoroughly insured in a trusted depository, such as the Delaware Depository, International Depository Services, or Texas Precious Metals Depository.

Choosing The Right IRA-Approved Precious Metals

Gold is often the go-to for many people investing in precious metals, but it’s just one of the many IRA-approved options you can choose from. Silver, platinum, and palladium are also worthwhile options.

Just make sure you comply with the regulations established by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. It enables Americans to add investments to Precious Metal IRAs while keeping the following guidelines in mind:

  • Investors can only invest in bars, bullion coins, and rounds that meet specific purity requirements.
  • They cannot use Precious Metal IRAs to invest in certain numismatics.
  • They must let IRS-approved custodians manage their IRAs.

Precious Metals IRA holders must also follow the same rules as holders of other IRAs. For instance, they may be penalized if they take distributions before turning 59.5.

Understanding The Benefits Of Opening A Precious Metals IRA

Precious Metal IRAs have become popular in the U.S. because they offer investors many benefits.

Tax Breaks

Like traditional and Roth IRAs, Precious Metals IRAs are considered tax-advantaged retirement accounts. You can earn a tax deferral with a traditional option or enjoy tax-free withdrawals with a Roth option.

Diversification

Diversifying your financial portfolio is smart, and adding precious metals is an excellent way to achieve this goal. Gold and silver are not correlated to the U.S. Dollar or the state of the American economy, making them an effective hedge against market downturns and currency devaluation.

Inflation Protection

Over the last few years, inflation has significantly impacted many Americans and caused investment concerns. Gold and other metals may help hedge your accounts against inflation now and in the future.

Increased Control

A self-directed IRA puts you in control, as you command a custodian to buy and sell investments. At Preserve Gold, we also offer a zero-fee buyback policy to provide liquidity as needed.

Zero Counterparty Risk

With a Precious Metals IRA, you own physical assets—not paper promises. Since your gold or silver isn’t tied to a third party’s performance, there’s no counterparty risk. You hold real value, even in uncertain times.

Frequently Asked Questions About Precious Metals IRAs

The best precious metals to add to an IRA are usually gold and silver since they’re easy to buy and sell. However, platinum and palladium are gaining popularity and may also be worth your consideration.

The account costs associated with setting up a Precious Metals IRA through Preserve Gold are minimal. We don’t charge account setup, liquidation, or hidden fees. Preserve Gold can waive your storage fees depending on the dollar amount being invested. Call us at (877) 444-0923 to learn more.

Some Precious Metals IRAs have required minimum distributions (RMDs). While a Roth IRA won’t require you to take RMDs, you must begin taking them at age 73 with a traditional IRA.

Only certain types of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products are allowed in an IRA. They must meet the purity requirements set forth by the IRS.

You can physically hold gold in an IRA, and this is one of the many benefits of opening a Precious Metals IRA. While you will need to store the gold products in an IRS-approved depository, your IRA will be backed by tangible, physical precious metals. Additionally, when it comes time to take a distribution, you can elect to have your gold and silver shipped directly to your residence as an “in-kind” distribution.

You can rollover funds from a 401(k) into a Gold IRA by following a specific process. Because the funds will not actually pass through your hands, you will not face early withdrawal penalties or tax consequences. Our specialists can guide you through this process.

Yes, certain gold coins can be held in an IRA. We can point you in the direction of several IRA-approved gold coins available through Preserve Gold.

It may be better to open a Gold IRA if you are investing for retirement, as you can gain the tax benefits of opening an IRA along with the benefits of investing in gold. A financial advisor can provide more specific advice.

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