Allocated
Allocated gold is identified by specific bars or coins held in your name. You typically pay storage and insurance, and the metal does not sit on the provider balance sheet.
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Allocated vs Unallocated Gold
Allocated and unallocated gold sound similar but carry different ownership, counterparty risk, and fee structures.
Unallocated
Unallocated gold is a claim on the provider rather than identified metal. Costs are usually lower, but counterparty risk is higher and the metal can be part of the provider inventory.
Which to choose
The right answer depends on counterparty trust, cost tolerance, and what role the holding plays. Confirm fine print and audit treatment.
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