GBI Direct Reviews

Gold and other precious metal IRAs are an investment and carry risk. Consumers should be alert to claims that customers can make a lot of money in these or any investment with little risk. As with any investment, you can lose money and past performance is not a guarantee of future performance results. Consumers should also obtain a clear understanding of the fees associated with any investment before agreeing to invest.

GBI Direct gives investors access to physical gold and silver bullion, available for direct delivery or secure storage in global vaults. The company also offers a precious metals IRA for tax-advantaged investing and a METALSTREAM™ account for fractional investing. Other account options include standard investment accounts, corporate treasury, trusts, UTMAs and holding companies.

Investing in gold and silver through GBI Direct includes opening an account, depositing funds and choosing your precious metals. A personalized online dashboard lets you track your investments.

GBI Direct partners with third-party custodians and vault providers for storage and IRA management. This ensures globally distributed, insured storage and access to self-directed precious metals IRAs.

GBI Direct offers gold and silver investing, as well as precious metals IRAs. Here are a few offerings available:

• Gold and silver bullion: Gold and silver coins and bars are available, such as the Silver American Eagle or the Credit Suisse 1-ounce gold bar. Purchases are shipped directly to you or stored in an insured vault for safekeeping.
• Precious metals IRA: Choose between a traditional or Roth IRA for personal accounts. SEP and SIMPLE IRAs are available for business accounts. Contributions may be tax-deductible (for traditional accounts), and growth is tax-free until retirement.

GBI Direct charges a markup on gold and silver bullion, as well as fees for storing your precious metals in the vault.

There is also an annual maintenance fee charged for the precious metals IRA account. If you want to take custody of your investments, GBI Direct will ship them to you directly (you will be responsible for shipping costs).

Here’s a breakdown of GBI Direct’s current fees:

Yes, GBI Direct is a legitimate precious metals dealer and online investment platform. You can purchase and store physical gold and silver bullion all in one place. We also like that it’s transparent about the fee structure.