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David Lawson, CFA, CFP®Retirement Investment Strategist • 16 years in retirement portfolio management
Last updated: January 2026 | Next review: April 2026 • Sources: IRS Publication 590-B (2025), SEC Investor Alert on Self-Directed IRAs (2022), FINRA.org, World Gold Council Demand Trends 2025
GOLD $2,648.30 ▲ 0.42%
SILVER $31.24 ▲ 0.68%
PLATINUM $1,012.50 ▼ 0.15%
PALLADIUM $1,145.80 ▲ 0.33%
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Gold IRA custodians handles reporting, transactions, and IRS compliance for the account. Major options: STRATA Trust ($95/year, BBB A+, serves 50,000+ accounts), GoldStar Trust ($75/year, BBB A+, in business since 1989), and STRATA Trust ($95/year, BBB A+, serves 50,000+ accounts). Storage at Brink's Global Services in Salt Lake City runs $125-$275 annual depository charges.

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