How We Score Gold IRA Fee Transparency
The score measures public fee disclosure. It does not determine which company is best, safe, ethical, or appropriate for a particular investor.
100-point methodology
Itemized fee schedule. Component points and the provider total are displayed in every provider card.
Public minimum. Component points and the provider total are displayed in every provider card.
Waiver terms. Component points and the provider total are displayed in every provider card.
Dealer pricing. Component points and the provider total are displayed in every provider card.
Buyback terms. Component points and the provider total are displayed in every provider card.
Freshness and consistency. Component points and the provider total are displayed in every provider card.
What is excluded
Regulatory history, complaint volume, BBB grades, customer-review ratings, affiliate commission, brand size, and editorial preference do not enter this score. Those factors answer different questions.
Verification rules
- Prefer provider fee schedules, agreements, custodian schedules, depository schedules, and regulator documents.
- Every displayed number needs a source URL, verification date, and human review.
- AI may extract or compare source text but may not create fee figures.
- Conflicting official figures remain visible until resolved.
- Written product quotes must record the exact product, quantity, quote time, spot source, spot price, and extra charges.