Goldco vs American Hartford Gold: Silver IRA

Our Silver IRA comparison weighs Goldco against American Hartford Gold across minimum requirements, custody arrangements, service, storage and promotions.

Goldco is our #1 overall pick for dedicated rollover assistance and customer service. Read its official custodian fee statement and review purchase and promotional terms separately before proceeding.

American Hartford Gold offers an industry-first price-match guarantee, no-fee-for-life on qualifying accounts, $10,000 minimum, and BBB A+ rating. A strong choice for investors prioritizing competitive pricing and long-term cost certainty.

Gold IRA Fees

The required minimum purchase at Goldco to start a gold IRA is $25,000. Goldco’s preferred Custodian charges a flat annual account service fee which includes a one-time IRA account set-up fee of $50. as well as a $30 wire fee. Annual maintenance is $100, and storage is $150 for segregated storage or $100 for non-segregated storage.

Fees for gold storage and custodianship can vary depending on the company you select to handle these services (required by the IRS, as all IRA assets must be managed by a custodian). Depending on the Custodian, storage fees can range from $10 to $60 per month, or as a percentage of assets, from 0.35% to 1% annually.