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Precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, are rare metals that are bought and sold in various forms. Their value is due to various factors, including scarcity, industrial demand, and their function as a store of value.
Provided they meet minimum fineness requirements, these metals can be held in a retirement account. Acceptable forms include:
Looking for a diversification option that’s not tied to the public market performance and has fared well against inflation and economic uncertainty?
The precious metals asset class is considered a ‘haven’ in times of turbulence. In any financial conditions, using a retirement account to invest in gold and other precious metals can reduce or eliminate your taxes on any profits.
May be used to hedge against inflation.
Gold outperformed the S&P 500, bonds, and oil for the 20 years through June 30, 2019, according to J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
Gold and other metals can readily be converted into cash should the need arise.
When you invest in precious metals in an IRA, it’s important that you do not take possession of the metals, per IRS rules. We work with the nation’s leading depositories to ensure secure storage and protection of your investment. You and/or your dealer will choose one of the following depositories to store your metals: