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Spot Market Prices

Bullion		Ask Price
Gold		$834.40
Silver		$13.66
Platinum		$1455.00
Palladium		$290.00

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IRA and 401k's Backed by Gold Coins

Investors are placing physical gold in IRA's.  With the global economic environment growing more and more uncertain, gold has become the #1 alternative for IRA, 401k, 403b, and Pension Plans.

The performance of gold IRA's since 2000 has surpassed virtually every other asset that you can include in a retirement account.  If you began with $25,000 in 2000, it had grown to $26,853 by 2002, $40,817 by 2004, $50,289 by 2006, and $74,777 in 2007. 

If you had purchased $25,000 of gold bullion coins in the early 70’s and held on to it during the oil crisis, inflation, devaluation of the U.S. dollar, Savings and Loan scandal, recession, tech and internet bubble, cooked books, 911, and a real estate bubble you could sell that gold today for $524,999.00.

If you had purchased $25,000 of limited mintage investor gold coins over the same time line, you could sell that gold today for $1,377,257.00.

Gold is the ultimate asset.  It is the purest form of money, and the oldest, most durable wealth-preserving asset on the planet.  Governments can’t devalue it.  It has no debts, no board of directors, no politicians or central bankers that can mess with its value.  That’s why gold has survived every economy history has ever witnessed, and preserved investors’ purchasing power over a span of some 5000 years.

What economic conditions contribute to a safe and profitable gold backed IRA?

Negative economic, political, environmental, or monetary conditions contribute to a rising gold price.  This is the reason gold has always been referred to as the “crisis commodity.”

The following trends weaken stocks and other paper investments and usually cause the price of gold to rise:

-War
-Inflation
-High Oil and Gas prices
-Weakness in the U.S. dollar
-Budget deficits
-Stock and bond market turmoil
-Bank Failures
-Defaults on loans

It’s no wonder why investors the world over are gravitating to such a stable and profitable vehicle.

What type of gold can be held in my IRA?

The United States government currently allows Gold American Eagles and Gold proof American Eagles in IRA’s. 

Gold American Eagles are mass produced bullion coins.  The value of these gold bullion coins is tied to the gold price.  The price of gold fluctuates moving up and down like a heart monitor.  This fluctuation in the price is directly tied to investors that buy and sell and buy and sell in an attempt to take advantage of the price volatility.  Under the Executive Order of 1933 issued by FDR, gold bullion coins are subject to confiscation by the U.S. government during times of national crisis.  Gold American Eagles are instantly liquid.

The U.S. Mint specifically having retirement accounts in mind designed gold proof American Eagles.  Proof Gold has a limited supply.  Each year only a certain number of gold proof coins are produced resulting in a scarcity which may cause them to outperform the generic American Eagles 1 ½ to 2 times.  The Gold proofs are exempt from confiscation under the Executive Order of 1933.  Each proof American eagle is delivered to your storage facility with its own official U.S. Mint Certificate of Authenticity.  These gold coins have “United States Government Backing” which, like the dollar, means they are recognized and accepted in major investment markets around the world.  This gold is also instantly liquid.

Do I get the gold?

Taking possession of your gold is qualified as a distribution.  Under that circumstance, the IRS requires that a possible penalty and the appropriate taxes be paid.

Investors that want to take advantage of a gold IRA use an already designated specialized precious metals depository for the storage of gold.  The depository offers a secure safekeeping service and provides easy access for the physical delivery of your gold.

How will my gold be physically stored?

When your metal is shipped to your depository, the shipment will be opened to inspect the contents.  After inspection, the contents will be deposited as follow:

Your gold is repackaged after verification and stored separately.  This ensures you will receive the exact material as was deposited when you decide to sell, exchange, or take an in-kind distribution (take personal possession of the material) of your gold.

Is gold the only asset I can hold in my IRA?

Absolutely not.  Your precious metal IRA is self-directed which means you have complete control over how you allocate the funds within your IRA.  Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and Money Market accounts are all acceptable, just to name a few.

Do I get a statement on a regular basis?

Yes.  Statements are sent out regular mail on a quarterly basis. 

What are the fees for establishing a self-directed gold IRA?

The fees are as follows:

One time establishment fee: $15 (waived) 

First year annual fee: $60 (waived)

Annual Renewal Fee: $60

Annual Storage Fee: $100

Annual Safekeeping Fee: $25
 
How long does it take to get my IRA or 401k rolled over into gold? 

The process from start to finish can take anywhere from 5 to 21 days.  Our team of retirement account specialists works with your existing custodian to expedite your transfer or rollover.

How to Establish a Gold IRA in 3 Easy Steps

1.  Click on the Gold IRA Form and print it out.

2.  Fill out as much of the form as you can but leave the two boxes on the bottom of the form blank.

3.  Either fax or mail in the form and we take care of the rest.

If you are faxing the form: 

Send the fax to 818.508.6597.
Attn: Retirement Account Department

If you are mailing in the form, send it too:

Aurum Advisors
Attn: IRA Services
12198 Ventura Blvd. Ste 200
Studio City, CA. 91604

Once we receive your form, we will immediately contact you by phone to let you know it arrived safe and sound.