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Precious Metals IRA Guide
How gold, silver, platinum and palladium can fit into self-directed IRA research, subject to asset and custody rules.
A precious-metals IRA is a self-directed IRA strategy centered on qualifying physical metals. “Gold IRA” is the common marketing term, but statutory exceptions can cover qualifying forms of several metals.
Three filters apply
- The IRA custodian must permit the asset.
- The exact coin or bullion product must satisfy applicable rules.
- The custody/storage arrangement must comply with IRA requirements.
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