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Hub · Updated August 30, 2026

Precious Metals Storage & Custody Center

Physical precious metals create custody questions that do not exist with ordinary securities. These guides explain who administers the IRA, who stores the metal and why possession rules matter.

Financial information notice: This page is educational, not personalized investment, tax or legal advice. Verify current rules and provider terms before acting.

Key points

  • Gold IRA storage.
  • Custodians.
  • Home-storage claims.
  • Segregated vs non-segregated storage.

Custody is structural

The custodian administers the retirement account; the depository physically holds the assets under the arrangement.

Possession rules matter

IRS guidance requires qualifying bullion to satisfy physical-possession conditions. IRS collectibles guidance.

Where to go next

Continue with the Hub resource center, or review our Gold IRA company due-diligence framework.

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