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Bottom line for 2026: Augusta Precious Metals is the best gold IRA company (A+ BBB, $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. Use a trustee-to-trustee transfer — not a 60-day rollover — to avoid 20% mandatory withholding on 401(k) funds.
Our Editorial Team — We compare gold IRA companies using public information and our own evaluation criteria.
Last updated: November 2026 | Next review: January 2027 • 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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