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A gold IRA is a special type of IRA that allows investors to hold physical gold and other precious metals in their portfolios.

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Worried about inflation? A gold-backed IRA could be a good hedge

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Trump's back: What top analysts say it could mean for gold prices

Gold prices surged in 2024, rising 26 percent, narrowly beating the S&P 500’s return of 25 percent and leaving investors wondering if there’s more room to run or if it’s time to sell.

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3 steps to convert your IRA into gold or silver

Silver and gold IRAs are types of self-directed IRAs that can act as an additional tool for adding physical gold and other precious metals to your retirement strategy.

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Market Insights from Bankrate

“Gold prices often benefit from geopolitical tensions and the perceptions of heightened economic and financial market risk, with investors using it as a hedge against a low-probability, high impact worst-case scenario.”

– Greg McBride, CFA

3 key reasons for the recent surge in gold prices

Gold recently shot up to a record high of more than $2,900 per ounce on the heels of a 27 percent gain in 2024. Gold is up 40 percent since Jan. 2, 2024, and 10 percent year to date.
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