InvestmentThe US treats physical gold as collectibles taxed at 28%. The UK exempts certain coins from capital gains entirely. The difference can swing returns by a quarter.
InvestmentLBMA Good Delivery bars are the institutional standard for gold trading. Here is what the standard actually requires and why it matters even for retail investors.
InvestmentMost "vault accounts" are unallocated, which means you are an unsecured creditor of a bank. Allocated storage costs more for a reason.
InvestmentA self-directed IRA can hold physical gold under specific IRS rules. Here is the mechanism, the approved coin list, and the fee structure that drains many accounts.