Precious metals can diversify a retirement portfolio and offer a hedge against inflation. Investors can add metals through ETFs in a standard IRA or hold physical bullion in a self-directed IRA.

Here’s what you need to know about precious metal IRAs before opening one.

Precious metals IRAs are gaining traction as investors seek greater retirement diversification, inflation protection, and stability.

Precious metals can be a smart way to diversify your portfolio and protect yourself from losses in other asset classes. In some cases, they can also safeguard your wealth from inflation or deliver ...