Ready to get started? Book a call with one of our IRA specialists!: https://directedira.com/appointment/ In this episode, Mat Sorensen and special guest David McAlvany explore how to buy gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in your IRA. They explain the rules, benefits, risks, and strategies—whether you’re seeking portfolio diversification, inflation protection, or long-term growth. Learn how precious metals can fit into your retirement plan and what mistakes to avoid. 📌 Key Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Guest Background 02:30 – History of Precious Metals in IRAs 04:15 – Why Invest in Metals: Diversification & “Wealth Insurance” 11:00 – Tax Benefits of Using an IRA for Metals 13:00 – Storage Rules for Precious Metals in an IRA 14:00 – Gold vs. Other Precious Metals: What to Buy 26:00 – Gold vs. Crypto vs. Stocks 34:00 – Rebalancing Strategies for Long-Term Growth 47:00 – Due Diligence & Avoiding Overpriced Metals 🔗 Useful Links: Learn more from McAlvany: https://mcalvany.com/directed David McAlvany's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmcalvany/ Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other : Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.com Main Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com