Gold market investment solutions
Dive into the gold market with in-depth analysis and guidance on effective gold investment strategies for self-directed investors, institutional clients and commercial businesses.
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Physical trading
We offer a comprehensive range of physical gold trading capabilities and provide financing, custody and logistics services.
Financial trading
We offer a range of financial trading solutions for clients wishing to trade gold, including, electronic spot trading, forward contracts, location swaps, options, leases, hedging structures and more.
PMXecute®
Experience powerful real-time precious metals and foreign exchange pricing, global liquidity, and exceptional client support all in one easy-to-use trading platform.
StoneX Bullion
Buy, sell, and invest in high-quality and sought-after coins and bullion bars, with products in silver, gold, platinum, and palladium.
Gold market overview
Gold offers a blend of stability, liquidity and potential for growth which appeals to a wide range of investors. This highly sought-after commodity is a staple in diversified portfolios and gold trading is popular worldwide.
Unlike fiat currencies, gold is not subject to the same kinds of inflationary pressures, which make it an attractive hedge against inflation and currency devaluation. While gold has been known to hold its value even in the face of economic downturn, like any investment it can be unpredictable and will always fluctuate in price.
Gold's liquidity is another key factor in its popularity, as it can be bought and sold in many forms such as unallocated, bullion and coins. This ease of trade, coupled with consistent demand, makes gold a versatile asset suitable for diverse investment strategies and both seasoned traders and new investors alike.
StoneX offers precious metals clients a full suite of gold services, including extensive financial and physical trading capabilities, advanced platforms and more.
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)
StoneX is a member of the London Bullion Market Association. We also hold other memberships such as the London Platinum and Palladium Market Association, Singapore Bullion Market Association, and the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange.
The true benchmark of gold pricing is set by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) twice daily. The LBMA is an international trade association, which has a global client base which includes private sector investors, most of the gold-holding central banks, as well as mining firms, producers and refiners.
As well as setting the price of gold, the LBMA also set the standard for gold quality (or ‘good delivery’ standard), which includes a minimum purity of 99.5%. The twice daily fixed prices, however, are always based on pure gold.
Buying gold: Coins and bars
Gold bullion is largely traded in either gold bars or gold coins, with bullion coins usually commanding a higher premium. This is due not only to the costs associated with production, but also to their collectability, as many bullion coins are sought after by collectors for their mintage, intricate designs, and association with iconic series such as the Krugerrand, Maple Leaf or Gold American Eagle.
These gold coins are minted in a variety of countries, but most tend to originate in the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, China, and South Africa. The most popular and widely traded coin currency is the British gold sovereign, which also happens to be exempt from capital gains tax in the UK.
Some of the other most famous gold coins include the Gold American Eagle (USA), Maple Leaf (Canada), Krugerrands (South Africa), Gold Panda (China) and Vienna Philharmonic (Austria).
In terms of weight, most bullion coins are minted in 1/10oz, 1/4oz, 1/2oz, and 1oz sizes, but are sometimes available in larger 2oz, 10oz, or even 1 kilo sizes. Bullion bars on the other hand are available as parts of an ounce, multiples of one troy ounce, grams, or kilograms, and again as parts or multiples of these units of weight.
You can get started with buying coins and gold bullion bars at StoneX Bullion.
StoneX Bullion: Your reliable partner for gold investments
StoneX Bullion* offers you the chance to buy, sell, and invest in rare gold coins and bars easily and quickly from almost anywhere in the world. We stock high-quality and sought-after metals, sourced from some of the best-known mints such as the Vienna Philharmonics, Canadian Maple Leaf, and South African Krugerrand.
No matter whether you're looking to invest in bullion for your future, or whether you're after a special coin to crown your collection, you'll find it at StoneX Bullion.
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