About Us
We answer one question: which Gold IRA company should you trust?
BullionVerdict is an independent research publication covering the precious metals retirement industry. We don't sell gold — we evaluate the companies that do.
Our Story
BullionVerdict was founded in 2019 after our editor-in-chief watched a family member get talked into a $90,000 Gold IRA loaded with proof coins carrying a 38% markup over spot. The experience exposed how opaque the industry had become and how few resources existed for ordinary retirement savers trying to do their homework.
Today, our small team of researchers, former financial advisors, and personal finance journalists publishes the most rigorously sourced Gold IRA reviews on the web. Every ranking is based on a transparent 100-point rubric covering fees, custodians, depositories, complaints, and buy-back commitments.
Our 5-Pillar Methodology
- 1
Pricing transparency
Published fees + spread testing on real call recordings.
- 2
Custodian quality
Only IRS-approved, multi-decade self-directed custodians count.
- 3
Storage & insurance
Depository selection, segregation options, Lloyd's coverage.
- 4
Complaint record
BBB, BCA, and Trustpilot scraped quarterly.
- 5
Buy-back program
Written commitment + tested liquidation pricing.
Editorial Independence
No pay-to-play
Rankings cannot be purchased. Companies are scored against the same rubric.
Disclosed compensation
We earn affiliate fees from some links. This never alters scoring.
Quarterly re-scoring
Companies that slip drop in rank — or get removed entirely.