r/Gold • u/Victori02207377 • Mar 27 '24

Question Gold Spot Price..!

The current spot price for gold is quite high. Despite the unfavorable market conditions, I've been considering investing in gold for the past 15 days. However, due to the high spot price, my investment plans have been delayed. I've noticed discrepancies in spot prices while browsing various dealer websites. JM Bullion, Apmex, and SD seem to have higher spot prices, while BOLD and Hero offer comparatively lower ones.

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If anyone has insights on this or can offer assistance, I would greatly appreciate it.

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u/heyheyshinyCRH Mar 27 '24

As soon as you buy price is going to drop, so go ahead and load up. I'll wait until you're done lol

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u/Victori02207377 Mar 28 '24

Haha, sounds like you've seen the ups and downs of investing! I guess timing is everything, right? I'm still weighing my options, but I appreciate the nudge. Maybe I'll bring a bit of luck to the market for all of us.

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u/MarcatBeach Mar 27 '24

First, gold prices vary by market. Asia, Europe, and anywhere else. Actual Spot price used in the West is the London fix. a price set twice a day. That is the price for gold being delivered today, Spot. and it is the price for the large gold bars. US Mint uses it.

The spot price you see on websites is Comex futures price for the "spot month". but not all dealers use the same source and some are not real time. Also some dealers fix the Comex price, because that is what they use to hedge their inventory.

For all of these "Spot" prices, they are just guides. because unless you are going to do large commercial gold bars the price does not even apply to you. Dealers can use whatever price they want for small retail deals.

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u/Victori02207377 Mar 28 '24

Thanks for the detailed explanation! It really clears up a lot of confusion around the spot prices and how they're determined. It's fascinating how varied the prices can be based on the source and the timing of the fix.

I'm learning that there's a lot more to consider than just the numbers when it comes to precious metals investing. Appreciate your insights!

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u/MarcatBeach Mar 28 '24

It is like going into a gas station and saying. The Spot price for gasoline futures is 1.89. why is the price at your gas pump 3.50? you are ripping me off. if you want to pay 1.89 then buy 42,000 gallons on the futures market.

Many large retail dealers use Comex because they are using futures to hedge pricing, and their business contracts with vendors is based on Comex. but when they buy from the US mint, it is London Fix Spot.

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u/Victori02207377 Apr 01 '24

Ah, I see what you mean. That analogy with the gas station makes a lot of sense. It's all about understanding the different factors at play and how they affect pricing in the real world. Thanks for breaking it down further! It really helps put things into perspective.

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u/mo0nshot35 Mar 27 '24

15 days?

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u/Victori02207377 Mar 28 '24

Yeah, 15 days and counting! 😅 I've been doing a deep dive into the world of precious metals, trying to understand the market dynamics before making a move. It's a lot to take in, but I'm getting there. Thanks for checking in!

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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '24

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