What types of retirement accounts can own precious metals?
Any Roth, SEP, or traditional IRA can own Gold.  Any Individual with inactive employer sponsored plans such as 401K or 403B plans can roll these plans into a gold IRA and active plans can be moved in some cases at the discretion of the employer plan manager.

Benefits and performance
Traditional investment portfolios comprised of stocks, bonds, and securities can be some of the riskiest investment strategies leading to financial devastation during times of hyper-inflation and currency devaluation.  Retirement funds are traditionally the most vulnerable to market swings, and are not backed or aided by the government in times of financial crisis. Precious metals have traditionally been one of the best means to protect your retirement portfolio against dollar devaluation and counter-party risk. Gold is a unique investment that it does not follow the market trends and has shown to perform well in both bull and bear markets throughout history. As an example:  Gold purchased in 1997 using IRA funds has given investors an average annualized return of greater than 30% of there original investment through 2009.  Over the course of those 12 years both the economy and the stock market have seen their share of ups and downs.  The dollar has fluctuated from both low to high countless times over, however in the end gold has remained steadfast as a reliable investment.

Getting started
The first step is to consult with one of our Precious Metals Advisors. Our experts can anaylize your current holdings and help you strategize your move to diversify with precious metals. You will choose to either roll an existing qualified retirement account into one that holds precious metals or simply a portion. Contact one of our experts today and they can advise you on your options while answering any questions you may have. We also recommend that you speak with your CPA or tax professional regarding any IRA investment.*

*(Tax laws regarding IRAs are complex, and in some cases, ambiguous and open to interpretation. Republic Monetary Exchange cannot offer you tax advice. None of the verbal or written communication should be considered tax advice or acted upon for tax purposes. Before making any IRA investment decision, you should seek advice from your attorney or tax professional.)