Converting your IRA, 401K, or other retirement account money into a Precious Metals IRA could be one of the wisest moves you’ll ever make. Physical gold and silver is the unshakable asset, as it is outside any national economic system.
Now your IRA bullion can be purchased, vaulted, and insured all under one roof, right here at BlueVault. Get the tax advantages of an IRA with the confidence of local storage and insurance by AXA, the global A+ rated underwriter that insures the Sistine Chapel.
At BlueVault, you can buy and inspect your Gold and Silver coins and bars in person, and have them stored where you can actually see and know they’re there. Compare this to other Precious Metals IRAs that store your bullion thousands of miles away, where access is difficult if not impossible. And unlike other depositories, BlueVault provides segregated storage only, which means your bullion is never intermingled with others.
One little-known benefit of the BlueVault Precious Metals IRA: You are allowed to take distributions in your actual bullion!
BlueVault is an accepted insured depository for Forge Trust, one of the industry’s largest Precious Metals IRA providers. We have years of experience with the specialized reporting required.
We can make it easy for you to open an account to rollover an existing investment or start a freshly-funded one now. Just call us and ask for one of our Precious Metals IRA specialists. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by anytime at BlueVault Dallas, BlueVault Orange County, or BlueVault San Diego. Call first, and our friendly staff will be happy to arrange for a tour.
Gold IRA FAQs
Our annual fee is simple and transparent: 0.84% of your gold or silver’s market (spot) value. That’s less than a penny per dollar per year. This covers full insurance (via AXA) and segregated storage. No surprise fees, and no charge to open your account at BlueVault.
Yes. Clients love that we actually let you see your holdings. If you’re local to our Orange County, San Diego, or Dallas, you’re welcome to come by and see your metals. Just call your BlueVault branch to schedule a visit.
Absolutely. If you already have an account with a Self-Directed IRA administrator (like Forge Trust or New Direction), you can transfer it to BlueVault for secure, local storage. We can help guide the paperwork.
There’s no official minimum—but if your holdings are under $25,000, the administrator fees may eat into your returns. We typically suggest that a $25K+ investment makes the economics work in your favor.
You can absolutely roll over just a portion. Many clients do this to diversify part of their retirement into physical gold.
We make it simple. First, you open an account with our partnered Self-Directed IRA administrator, Forge Trust. Once your account is funded, you purchase gold and/or silver and ship it to BlueVault – or buy directly from us. We handle the rest.
You can take a distribution any time. Most clients either pick up their gold in person or have it shipped securely. Either way, it’s the actual gold you bought – not a substitute or a paper statement.
Yes. Our vault custody accounts are compatible with IRA LLC setups. We provide segregated storage, monthly statements, and secure access for in-person handling if preferred.
Yes. Forge Trust is welcome to audit, and clients often schedule visits to eyeball their holdings. It’s one of the key reasons people choose BlueVault – we encourage transparency.
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