WHY OWN
PRECIOUS METALS?
A Tangible Asset Class Worth Understanding
Gold, silver and platinum have been owned and traded for generations. Learn why investors consider physical precious metals when building a diversified, long-term strategy.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF ASSET
Physical. Tangible. Globally Recognized.
Stocks represent ownership in companies. Bonds represent debt. Physical precious metals are different: they are tangible assets you can purchase and own directly.
Gold, silver and platinum also have active global markets and uses ranging from investment and jewelry to manufacturing and advanced technology.
FOUR REASONS INVESTORS CONSIDER PRECIOUS METALS
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Portfolio Diversification
Provide exposure to an asset class that can behave differently from stocks. bonds and other traditional investments.
Physical Ownership
Offer the opportunity to own a tangible asset rather than solely a financial instrument or digital account balance.
Global Market
Bought and sold throughout the world, creating established markets for widely recognized bullion products.
Limited Supply
Require mining, processing and refining. Their supply is constrained by natural availability and the economics of production.
GOLD, SILVER OR PLATINUM?
Each metal has unique characteristics and potential roles in a diversified strategy.
GOLD
Long-established precious metal with a large global investment and jewelry market.
SILVER
A precious metal with both investment demand and substantial industrial applications.
PLATINUM
A comparatively scarce precious metal with important industrial and investment uses.
THE ROLE OF PRECIOUS METALS IN RETIREMENT
A STRONGER, MORE DIVERSIFIED LONG-TERM STRATEGY
Certain gold, silver, platinum and palladium products that meet applicable requirements may be held within a Self-Directed IRA through an eligible custodian. For investors interested in adding another asset class to their retirement strategy. a Precious Metals IRA provides one way to gain exposure to eligible physical metals.
WHY GIBRALTAR GROUP?
PRECIOUS METALS. PERSONAL GUIDANCE.
We help investors buy, sell and learn about precious metals with confidence.
Personal
Specialist Assistance
Knowledgeable support
by phone or online.
Wide Selection
of Precious Metals
Gold, silver, platinum
and more.
IRA Assistance
Work with independent
custodians for eligible
metals.
Buyback Support
We also purchase
your precious
metals back.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find quick answers to common questions about owning precious metals.
Gibraltar Group offers a variety of physical precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in various forms such as bullion coins and bars. Available products may vary based on inventory and market conditions. You can explore available products online or speak with a precious metals specialist to determine which options fit your goals.
Certain gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion products may qualify for inclusion in a Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA, provided they meet applicable IRS requirements for type, purity, and other eligibility criteria. Not every coin or bar qualifies. Your IRA custodian is responsible for confirming that a specific product is eligible for your account.
The choice between coins and bars depends on your goals, budget, preferred sizes, and the products available at the time of purchase. Coins may offer recognizable designs and convenient denominations, while bars are available in a range of weights and may be useful for customers seeking larger quantities of metal. Gibraltar Group can help you compare available options, but the decision should be based on your individual circumstances.
For physical precious metals purchases, Gibraltar Group uses reputable, nationally recognized delivery services. Shipping and handling charges, when applicable, are disclosed as part of the transaction. Orders are shipped to the delivery address provided with the order unless other arrangements are specified. Gibraltar Group's current product pages also provide shipping information for individual products.
Precious metals pricing is influenced by the current market price of the underlying metal, product availability, product type, and the applicable retail spread. Gibraltar Group's purchase agreement explains that the quoted purchase price includes its profit margin, commonly referred to in the industry as the spread. Spreads can vary by metal, product, customer, and market conditions.
You may offer your precious metals to Gibraltar Group for repurchase. However, Gibraltar Group does not guarantee that it will repurchase any particular precious metal. If Gibraltar Group makes a repurchase offer, the offer can change based on current market conditions, inventory requirements, and the price and availability of comparable metals.
Yes. Certain physical precious metals can be held within a Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA when they meet applicable IRS requirements. Eligible assets can include certain gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion and certain qualifying coins. The metals must generally remain in the custody of the IRA trustee or custodian rather than being personally held by the IRA owner.
There is no single answer that applies to every investor. Precious metals prices can change based on market conditions, supply and demand, economic developments, interest rates, currency movements, and other factors. Rather than trying to predict the perfect time to buy, consider your investment objectives, time horizon, risk tolerance, and the amount you are comfortable allocating to precious metals.
READY TO EXPLORE PRECIOUS METALS?
Whether you’re interested in purchasing physical bullion or learning how precious metals may fit into a long-term retirement strategy, Gibraltar Group can help you understand your options.
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