Gold IRA Due Diligence Scorecard
Before choosing a precious metals company, it helps to check the same set of signals every time. Tick each item a company confirms — ideally in writing — and this scorecard returns an educational readiness score with the gaps highlighted. It is a research aid, not a recommendation or a rating of any specific company.
Open the Scorecard →Affiliate disclosure: Some links on this page may be sponsor links. The site owners may be compensated if customers request information from companies mentioned here. This page is educational only and does not provide financial, tax, or legal advice. A high score is not an endorsement; a low score is not an accusation. Verify everything in writing. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Score a Company Across 18 Checks
Work through one company at a time. Tick only the items the company actually confirms — leave the rest blank. The score updates as you go. Nothing is saved or sent; this runs entirely in the browser.
Compare your top two companies head to head
Once a couple of companies score well, line their written quotes up side by side in the dealer comparison worksheet.
Open the Comparison Worksheet →What the Score Means
- 14–18 — Strong paper trail. The company confirms most signals in writing. Still verify each one directly and review with a professional.
- 8–13 — Mixed. Several gaps. Ask for the missing items in writing before going further.
- 0–7 — Thin. Many signals are unconfirmed. A thin paper trail is a reason to slow down, not speed up.
The score measures what a company will confirm in writing, not whether any company is "good" or "bad." A strong score is a research signal, not an endorsement.
Important Context
- This scorecard is educational and does not provide financial, tax, or legal advice.
- It does not rate, rank, or endorse any specific company.
- Annual administration and storage fees are generally charged by independent custodians and depositories, not by a precious metals company.
- Customers should verify each item directly and consult qualified professionals before deciding.
Tool reviewed and edited by Daniel — independent precious-metals retirement researcher.
