Are 1 oz gold bars easy to resell?

Yes. The 1 oz size is the most widely traded gold bar worldwide. Because of their standard weight and recognized hallmarks, they are highly liquid and typically sell quickly through Monex or other major bullion dealers.

Gold IRA Investing

As a long-standing symbol of wealth, gold remains a popular investment vehicle worldwide. Contact a Monex account representative today to discover more about this valuable investment opportunity and learn how to invest in a gold IRA.

Four Easy Steps to Adding Precious Metals to your Self-Directed IRA

Is your IRA funded and ready for a precious metals investment?
If so, skip to step three.

Step 1

Establish an IRA with one of several recommended Trustee/Custodians and designate Monex as your precious metals dealer.

Step 2

Fund your account with the IRA Trustee/Custodian; once funds are available, the custodian will contact Monex.

Step 3

Invest in any one of our IRA eligible precious metals products by calling your Monex account representative.

Step 4

After the trustee/custodian receives purchase details, the metals will be shipped and a payment will be made from the IRA.

Contact Monex at 800-444-8317 to Get Started

From the Monex Vault

Why Buy Precious Metals Through Your IRA?

Sean Brazney |

June 17, 2024

Investing in a Gold IRA

What is a Gold IRA Investment?
Most IRAs consist of paper assets whereas a precious metals IRA affords you the ability to buy physical metal and have it delivered to and stored with an independent IRA custodian that you select.

What is a Gold IRA Rollover?
If you have one or more IRA accounts or movable funds in an employer retirement plan, you can transfer some or all of those assets into a Gold IRA account. A transfer occurs when IRA funds are moved at your request directly from one IRA to another, without you taking control or custody of the funds. A rollover, such as a gold IRA rollover, takes place when a distribution from an employer retirement plan is made directly to your gold IRA trustee/custodian by the plan administrator.

Why Choose Monex?
For over two decades, Monex has successfully assisted investors in building precious metals IRA accounts. We proudly offer top of the line customer service, quality IRA eligible gold bullion products in a variety of sizes as well as a unique two-way buy/sell market for your convenience.

How to Invest in a Gold IRA Through Monex
A knowledgeable Account Representative will help you open your IRA with the independent, third-party IRA Trustee/Custodian of your choice. Upon establishing and funding your Gold IRA account, we will assist you in placing your order for the amount of gold bullion bars or coins you desire. Monex will then deliver your gold to the storage depository used by your IRA Custodian. Should you later decide to realize the value of your investment by taking advantage of our two-way, buy/sell market, call us to process your sell order. Together with IRA administrators, we will process payment to your Trustee/Custodian and arrange the delivery of your metal back to Monex.

Gold IRA Rules

Anyone who has earned income, or is the spouse of a wage earner, is eligible to open a precious metals IRA, and there is no limit to how many IRA accounts an individual may have. The maximum yearly contribution to an individual's IRAs is currently $7,000 ($8,000 for those 50 years or older), or 100% of earned income, whichever is less. However, there is no maximum dollar amount on transfers or rollovers from an existing IRA account to a precious metals IRA account. Consult with a tax specialist for specific IRS rules and IRA investment advice.

Call, Learn & Invest in Gold

Compelling Reasons Why Everyone Should Consider an IRA

A regular, disciplined investment program is the surest path to financial security.

An IRA lets you invest pre-tax, undiluted funds, if you qualify. This takes your money further. Roth IRAs are also available.

An IRA provides you with the widest choice of investments for your pre-tax retirement dollars.

You are not limited to "paper assets" as in many retirement plans.

All earnings accumulate tax-free over the life of the IRA. Taxes are deferred from high-income, high-bracket earning years to lower-bracket retirement years.

An IRA provides you with a wide choice of investments for your pre-tax retirement dollars.

You can invest retirement funds in a tangible asset like bullion bars and coins with substantial intrinsic value.

In an IRA, you have the flexibility to dollar-cost-average, simply accumulate, or trade in and out of investments, deferring all taxes on gains.

Virtually everyone with wage or self-employment income can open an IRA.

When you want to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) you can elect to take distribution "in like kind" meaning you can receive any precious metal bullion held in your IRA from the account.