Gold IRA metals may be stored under different depository arrangements. Learn how segregated and non-segregated storage generally differ and the roles of the IRA custodian and precious metals depository.

Gold held inside a Gold IRA is generally maintained according to an IRA custody and storage arrangement. Learn the difference between IRA-held metals, personal possession, and an in-kind distribution of physical gold.

How do Gold IRA distributions work? Learn the difference between cash and in-kind distributions, how IRA custodians process them, and what happens when precious metals leave a self-directed IRA.

Where is the physical gold in a Gold IRA actually stored? Learn how depositories, IRA custodians, storage arrangements, insurance and distributions generally work.

What is a self-directed Gold IRA? Learn how these accounts work, the role of the IRA custodian, precious-metals eligibility, storage requirements, and important rules to understand.

What’s the difference between a Gold IRA rollover and an IRA transfer? Learn how transfers, direct rollovers and 60-day rollovers generally work and understand the separate roles of custodians and precious metals dealers.