Portfolio stress tests over the last six months show gold allocations reducing max drawdown by 1.8% in mixed-asset IRAs. Such results strengthen the case for "IRA gold investing" under uncertain market conditions. A smaller spread means the market is more liquid. When spreads are tight, it suggests strong demand for gold. We evaluated gold IRA companies’ websites, along with consumer advocacy organizations like the Better Business Bureau and Business Consumer Alliance, as well as consumer review sites such as TrustPilot. We considered each of the gold IRA companies’ reputation, transparency and whether or not they provide high-quality online education and resources. Consumer price index reports showing 3.4% annualized inflation keep gold in focus for tax-advantaged accounts. This environment positions "IRA gold investing" as a stable store of value.