At ITM Trading, our mission has always been clear: help Americans protect their wealth with physical gold and silver. For most clients, that means direct ownership. But if you have retirement accounts, a self-directed IRA can also hold approved physical metals. For some people, that’s part of the conversation. Our role is to walk you through how it works, explain the trade-offs, and help you decide if it fits alongside your broader strategy for wealth protection.
We’ll walk you through how a self-directed Precious Metals IRA works and whether it’s the right fit for your retirement goals. You’ll get clear answers about the pros, cons, and how it compares with direct physical ownership.
If you decide to move forward, you can roll over an existing IRA or 401(k), transfer funds, or contribute directly through our custodian partner, GoldStar Trust. The process is straightforward, and we guide you step by step.
Once your account is funded, you’ll work with your ITM Consultant to build a portfolio of physical gold and silver tailored to your strategy. Whether held inside an IRA, a private/secure vault, or directly in your possession, ITM metals are always certified and guaranteed authentic. Because tangible assets provide a secure future, paper promises do not.
GoldStar Trust Company is a complete retirement service provider...
With over twenty years of Trust experience and leadership in the market, GoldStar serves as custodian for more than 31,000 IRA accounts...
GoldStar Trust Company Set-up Fees and Carrying Costs | |||
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Account Value up to $100k |
Account Value $125k |
Account Value $500k |
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One-Time Establishment Fee |
$50 | $50 | $50 |
Annual Maintenance Fee *$1 per $1000 of market value (10 basis points). Flat first year fee of $90.00 for new accounts. ($90 but Prices May Very) |
$90 | $90 | $90 |
Annual Commingled Depository Storage Fee $1 per $1000 of market value (10 basis points). Flat first year fee of $100.00 for new accounts. ($100 min.but Fees vary by Depository. Shipping fees may apply on liquidations and in-kind distributions.) |
$100 | $100 | $100 |
Qty | Wire/Check | Credit Card* |
1 | $3,631.19 | $3,740.13 |
10 | $3,627.63 | $3,736.46 |
20 | $3,622.29 | $3,730.96 |
100 | $3,613.39 | $3,721.79 |
Qty | Wire/Check | Credit Card* |
1 | $47.89 | $49.33 |
20 | $47.46 | $48.88 |
100 | $46.82 | $48.22 |
500 | $46.17 | $47.56 |
1500 | $45.70 | $47.07 |
Qty | Wire/Check | Credit Card* |
1 | $3,577.66 | $3,684.99 |
10 | $3,572.43 | $3,679.60 |
20 | $3,567.21 | $3,674.22 |
100 | $3,560.24 | $3,667.05 |
Qty | Wire/Check | Credit Card* |
1 | $46.58 | $47.98 |
25 | $46.29 | $47.68 |
100 | $45.95 | $47.33 |
500 | $45.53 | $46.90 |
Qty | Wire/Check | Credit Card* |
1 | $1,942.42 | $2,000.70 |
20 | $1,937.89 | $1,996.02 |
40 | $1,933.35 | $1,991.35 |
80 | $1,928.81 | $1,986.67 |
Qty | Wire/Check | Credit Card* |
1 | $1,042.85 | $1,074.13 |
20 | $1,038.22 | $1,069.37 |
40 | $1,026.66 | $1,057.46 |
120 | $1,024.35 | $1,055.08 |
Qty | Wire/Check | Credit Card* |
1 | $3,632.97 | $3,741.96 |
10 | $3,629.05 | $3,737.93 |
20 | $3,625.85 | $3,734.63 |
100 | $3,620.51 | $3,729.13 |
Qty | Wire/Check | Credit Card* |
1 | $456.01 | $469.69 |
20 | $448.48 | $461.93 |
40 | $444.71 | $458.05 |
120 | $440.94 | $454.17 |