Our editorial commitments
- The calculator operates without collecting an email address or phone number.
- Figures are categorized as source-backed, buyer-supplied or illustrative.
- Unknown dealer premiums are never presented as verified facts.
- Providers are not labeled “verified” without a documented process.
- Financial relationships and promotional placements, if introduced, must be clearly disclosed and separated from educational rankings and calculations.
- We do not portray gold as guaranteed safe or suitable for everyone.
What we are not
We are not a gold dealer, IRA custodian, depository, registered investment adviser or law or tax firm. This tool does not open retirement accounts or process transfers. This starter edition has no live affiliate links, provider referral agreements or lead collection.
Our sources
We base regulatory explanations on publications from the IRS, the CFTC and FINRA, and any specific fee examples on identifiable source documents published by the relevant custodian. Visit the methodology and fee source pages to review them.
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