If you have a Merrill Edge or Merrill Lynch account, you can buy:
: Retail branches do not stock physical gold due to logistics, security, and insurance complexities.
While you cannot buy bullion "over the counter," BofA and its investment arm, Merrill , offer extensive ways to gain market exposure to gold through financial products. Direct vs. Indirect Gold Exposure
: For experienced investors, derivatives allow for leveraged gold trading. Bank of America's 2026 Gold Outlook
: Trade shares of funds that track the spot price of gold (e.g., GLD or IAU).
: For retirement savings, you must work with a specialized custodian as BofA does not directly facilitate physical bullion in IRAs.
: Purchase commodity-focused funds that include gold assets.