Self-Directed
Gold IRA
Along with the many benefits of owning physical gold, there are major advantages to owning the physical metal in a self-directed gold IRA. Learn more below.
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Self-Directed Gold IRA Vs. Traditional IRA
Don’t bank your retirement on the dollar. Take advantage of the security and stability of diversifying with a gold IRA that allows for ownership of physical gold.
Gold IRA
Tangible Assets
You Get Complete Control of All Investing
Cheap, Flat Fees
Inflation Protection
Diversification from US Dollar Risks
Not correlated to “The System” i.e. Mutual Funds, Stocks, Bonds, Annuities, Etc.
Traditional IRA
Tangible Assets
You Get Complete Control of All Investing
Cheap, Flat Fees
Diversification from US Dollar Risks
Not correlated to “The System” i.e. Mutual Funds, Stocks, Bonds, Annuities, Etc.
Traditional Paper Assets
Please note: The easiest way to understand a gold IRA is to think of your traditional IRA and just add in the unique ability to own physical assets.
Starting Your Precious Metals IRA
1
Set Up Self-Directed IRA
Fill out a standard custodial application.
2
Fund Your Gold IRA
Either through contribution or rollover. A highly experienced IRA expert will walk you through the process, holding your hand.
3
Acquire Physical Gold
We will educate you and help you build your portfolio of metals. Given the IRA is so strict as to the purity, quality, and type of metal that is allowed, this process is seamless.
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Why Choose a Gold IRA?
Two major reasons. First, you will actually own the asset as opposed to a piece of paper stating you own it. Second, as the term self-directed implies, you are in complete control of your investment. No third party, middleman, or other interested party possesses any control or right to your investment(s).
Tax-Deferred Growth
Enjoy the same benefits as traditional paper assets inside retirement plans as appreciation is not taxed unless you take possession of the physical metal or take a monetary distribution.
Real Diversity in Market Storms
It drives us NUTS when the term diversity is used to refer to ownership of stocks in different economic sectors. In 2008, 99% of stocks went down. Whereas, physical gold possesses an inverse relationship with the stock market… now that’s diversity.
Passing on Wealth
Physical gold is seen as the best legacy item because…well, it's gold. It always trends upward in value if held long enough and doesn’t need to be actively managed like those pesky, volatile stocks.
Tangible Asset
All other investments besides real estate are just a number on a screen (with the same level of protection, a thin glass screen). Physical gold is tangible. You see it, hold it. It isn’t beholden to a financial institution to hold value.
Expert Guidance
99% of precious metals investors are first-timers. Fortunately, it's incredibly simple. And, you will have verified market experts for guidance and recs as you construct the portfolio and, unlike stocks, let it ride.
Inflation Proof Your Savings
Most investments are assumptive of the dollar's strength for performance but not physical gold. It actually protects you from inflation risks. As the dollar becomes of less value, it will take more to buy that very same ounce of gold.
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The Truth About Gold IRAs (And Why You Haven’t Heard Of Them)
“The Precious Metals IRA is a nickname for what is known as a Self-Directed IRA. This is a legal designation given to IRAs that have the ability to own hard assets such as precious metals and real estate. You can also hold traditional paper assets such as stocks and bonds as well. Thus, the precious metals IRA is not an IRA solely dedicated to holding precious metals but rather an IRA that gives you the ability to own physical precious metals in addition to traditional assets you may also want to hold within the plan. Your existing plan restricts you to just paper assets and does not give you the added ability to own hard assets. If you are wondering why this is your first time being introduced to the Self-Directed IRA, think about all the fees that can be eliminated in an IRA where you direct all the investing and you will get your answer.”