American Hartford Gold review

American Hartford Gold is a large dealer that says it has served 2 million Americans and delivered $4 billion in precious metals. Its Gold IRA FAQ sets the minimum order at $10,000 and says depository storage fees vary with account size and holdings, and that storage might be free in some cases, but it does not publish fee amounts. The IRA page names Equity Trust Company as custodian and lists depositories in Delaware, Dallas and International Depository Services, which offers segregated storage only. The site also advertises up to $15,000 in free silver on qualifying purchases. It scores lower on value because we could not verify any annual fee; ask for the custodian and storage schedule in writing before funding.

Who it is for

savers who want a large, phone-led dealer

Price

$10,000 IRA minimum; storage fees vary by account size and are quoted by phone (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• $10,000 minimum order for its self-directed gold IRA
• Custodial services through Equity Trust Company
• Depository choices in Delaware, Dallas and International Depository Services (segregated only)
• Says storage may be free depending on account size and holdings
• Promotion of up to $15,000 in free silver on qualifying purchases

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $10,000 minimum sits between Birch Gold's $5,000 and Noble's $20,000
• Strength: Names its custodian and depositories on the IRA page
• Strength: Says it has delivered $4 billion in precious metals
• Weakness: Does not publish its IRA fee amounts; you must call
• Weakness: Free storage is conditional and not defined on the site
• Weakness: Free silver promotions depend on qualifying purchases

Key facts

• Minimum: $10,000
• Custodian: Equity Trust Company
• Annual fees: Not published
• Clients served: 2 million

Where it ranks

American Hartford Gold is No. 6 in our Best Gold IRA Companies verdict.