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Gold Trading vs Physical Gold
Many people confuse gold trading with owning physical gold. They are very different.
| Physical gold | Gold trading | |
|---|---|---|
| Asset | Bars, coins, jewellery you possess | Financial position on the gold price |
| Storage | Required (vault, home, bank) | Not required |
| Delivery | Possible | Not applicable |
| Price direction | Owns the metal outright | Can seek gains or manage declines |
What GoldVault Pro does
GoldVault Pro operates exclusively in financial markets. It does not buy, sell, store or deliver physical gold, and it is not a physical-gold provider. The platform's gold exposure comes from trading gold as a financial instrument. Read the gold & forex trading overview.
Quick answers
Is GoldVault Pro a gold shop?
No. GoldVault Pro is a gold and forex trading investment platform trading financial instruments, not physical metal.
Can I receive physical gold from GoldVault Pro?
No. The platform does not deal in or deliver physical gold in any form.