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Bottom line for 2026: Augusta Precious Metals is the best gold IRA company (A+ BBB, zero complaints in 10 years, $50,000 minimum, $250 flat annual fee). For smaller accounts, Goldco ($25K min) leads on buybacks; American Hartford Gold ($10K min) is best for first-time investors. We tested 27 providers; only 5 earned A+ BBB, fee-transparency, and buyback-guarantee thresholds. Use a trustee-to-trustee transfer — not a 60-day rollover — to avoid 20% mandatory withholding on 401(k) funds.
Editorial TeamOur Editorial Team — Retirement Investment Strategist • 16 years in retirement portfolio management
Last updated: January 2026 | Next review: April 2026 • Sources: IRS Publication 590-B (2025), SEC Investor Alert on Self-Directed IRAs (2022), FINRA.org, World Gold Council Demand Trends 2025

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