Doug Young
Financial Markets Researcher & Former Financial Director
I have over 20 years of experience in financial market research, commodity trading, and precious metals, and I have developed deep experience and expertise in the Gold IRA sector over the past 15 years.
Before launching my independent work, I served as Financial Director at World Freight Services Limited, a London-based shipping agency, for 16 years.
My interest in precious metals, especially gold, began during my early commodity trading days. I quickly recognized a unique aptitude for analyzing gold price movements and charts, which sparked a lasting fascination with the market. Understanding that successful trading requires more than technical analysis, I committed myself to studying the fundamental factors influencing gold prices and the gold market in general—a pursuit that continues to this day.
This passion led me on a path which included establishing Gold IRA Companies Bulletin in 2014. Since then, I have combined personal experience with extensive, data-driven research and market analysis to provide reliable, independent information on Gold IRAs, precious metals, and retirement planning.
By providing trustworthy, well-researched knowledge grounded in years of industry experience I have helped friends, clients and colleagues make informed decisions confidently.
The information I provide is for educational guidance, to help you come to your own conclusions and decisions that align with your unique circumstances, values and financial goals. My intent has been to help you, in the mode of a business consultant, to understand options available.
Over the past decade, I have authored approximately 500 in-depth research articles and market reports on this site.
My evaluations cover more than 80 Gold IRA companies, with my first detailed review dating back to 2011.
You can learn more about my evaluation criteria and methodology here.
Thank you for choosing Gold IRA Companies Bulletin as your trusted source for financial, gold IRA and precious metals research and education.
What is Gold IRA Companies Bulletin?
Gold IRA Companies Bulletin is a trusted market research and educational platform dedicated to providing the awareness and understanding of the many options available within the complex Gold IRA and precious metals industries. As the home of goldiracompaniescompared.com, it delivers well-researched business analysis focused on Gold IRAs and precious metals.
Since its inception in 2014, the site has been continuously updated to provide accurate, comprehensive information aimed at helping you support your financial security and retirement planning through precious metals.
Its mission is to:
Provide clear, evidence-based education to help you assess whether the inclusion of precious metals fits your retirement strategy.
Offer transparent, in-depth evaluations of Gold IRA companies, helping you identify reliable options.
Keep you informed with topical, accurate, news and developments regarding gold IRAs, precious metals markets, and retirement planning trends.
Empower you with dependable, thoroughly researched market knowledge to help you make confident, well-informed decisions about Gold IRAs.
How Gold IRA Companies Bulletin Has Evolved
Since its launch in 2014, Gold IRA Companies Bulletin has grown from a focused resource on Gold IRAs, Gold IRA companies, and precious metals into a more comprehensive platform. Over time, it has expanded to include essential background information on retirement planning and the variety of retirement account options available.
In late 2023, regularly publishing original bulletins and updates on topics directly affecting Gold IRAs and the broader precious metals market was added.
Most recently, in early 2025, the launch of the Gold IRA Companies Bulletin Podcast and YouTube channel marked a significant step toward delivering content in engaging, accessible formats. This multi-channel approach reflects the evolving preferences of individuals who seek timely, informative content that fits seamlessly into their daily lives.
Our goal has been to establish Gold IRA Companies Bulletin as a trusted, all-in-one resource for Gold IRA and precious metals education, providing data-driven research, up-to-date information, and diverse content formats to support informed decision-making.
