JM Bullion review

JM Bullion is the do-it-yourself option. It does not set up IRAs; its IRA page says partner custodians open accounts and handle 401(k) rollovers, and JM Bullion sells the IRA-approved metal and ships it to the depository. That lets you start small: there is no specific IRA minimum beyond the $100 minimum on every order. The catalog of IRA-eligible gold, silver and platinum is browsable online, which the phone-led firms above do not offer in the same way. The trade-off is that you deal with the custodian's paperwork and fees yourself, and JM Bullion does not list them. Pick it if you already know which custodian you want.

Who it is for

do-it-yourself investors who already have a custodian

Price

No IRA minimum beyond its $100 order minimum; custodian and storage fees set by your custodian (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• No specific minimum for IRA purchases; $100 minimum on all orders
• Wide catalog of IRA-approved gold, silver and platinum products
• Self-directed IRA custodian partners handle setup and 401(k) rollovers
• Metals ship to the depository, including First State Depository
• Dedicated IRA desk at ira@jmbullion.com

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lowest entry point in our set at $100 per order
• Strength: Online catalog shows IRA-eligible products before you call
• Strength: Says it avoids TV advertising costs
• Weakness: Does not open the IRA itself; you set it up with a custodian
• Weakness: Custodian and storage fees vary and are not listed on its page
• Weakness: Less hand-holding than full-service gold IRA firms

Key facts

• IRA minimum: $100 order minimum
• IRA setup: Through partner custodians
• Annual fees: Set by custodian
• Metals: Gold, silver, platinum

Where it ranks

JM Bullion is No. 8 in our Best Gold IRA Companies verdict and No. 1 in Best Precious Metals Dealers.