Digital Gold
Power of gold, in the palm of your hands
Digital gold is commonly used to describe platforms that allow investors to buy and manage gold online. At its core, it refers to accessing physical gold bullion through a digital interface—combining the properties of gold with the convenience of modern financial technology. Digital gold platforms differ in structure, so it’s important to understand how the underlying gold is sourced, stored and recorded.
For centuries, gold has been the preferred way of accumulating and securing wealth—and with good reason. Unlike some investment instruments, gold is often regarded as a relatively defensive asset and has historically maintained its value over long periods.
At Rush Gold, we’ve made it easier to buy, sell, gift and manage gold through a digital platform.
If you’re considering investing in digital gold, you should be aware of the various options available to you. Gold ETF, investing in a mining company, and buying physical and digital gold are among the most common options available.
However, there are different risks depending on the structure you choose. In the case of a gold ETF, investors generally hold units or shares in the product rather than physical bullion. Another thing is that when you invest in physical gold, you must take into account security, transportation, and insurance costs, which could prove costly in the long run rather than profitable.
With that in mind, digital access to gold can offer a convenient way to include gold in a portfolio. Rush Gold allows you to manage your holdings through the app.
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- And unlike some asset classes, gold markets are generally liquid.
- Unlike cash it holds its buying power.
- Unlike electronic money, it’s a real asset.
- Unlike bank money, its supply is finite.
- And unlike some asset classes, there’s always a buyer when you’re ready to sell.
What is meant by digital gold?
Digital gold refers to digital access to physical gold bullion through a platform. Rush Gold makes this available through its app, with no minimum purchase requirement, allowing clients to buy and sell gold digitally.
Clients interested in this option can purchase gold through the app, with holdings recorded digitally and physical bullion held in secure vault facilities.
You can be sure to learn more about the best SMSF investments, where to buy gold, gold price in AUD, why invest in gold, and so much more by simply browsing through the Rush Gold website and reading through the resources available.
Benefits of investing in digital gold
Physical bullion
Investment-grade gold and silver
Competitive fees
Capped transaction fees, low vaulting fees and no minimum purchase.
Peace of mind
Stored in Australia, insured by Lloyds of London, audited by Bureau Veritas.
Easy to use
Digital app with 24/7 access.
Use it like cash
Buy, sell, save, transfer, gift.
Proven expertise
Award-winning investment platform.
Reasons to invest in digital gold
Storage and safety
Gold is one of the most valuable items on earth, and it follows that its security must be taken seriously. If you buy gold bars or jewellery, it is often advisable to store them in a safe. However, it is even more prudent to allow a well-established secure vaulting company to take care of storage on your behalf. When you buy digital gold from Rush Gold, your holdings are recorded digitally and reflect physical gold bullion held in secure Australian vault facilities.
Convenient investment
The process of buying physical gold can be quite tedious and time-consuming. You have to factor in the possible costs of transportation and insurance. On the other hand, digital access to gold offers a convenient way to invest in this precious metal without needing to arrange personal transport or storage. Once you buy your gold, Rush Gold takes care of everything else on your behalf, from transportation and insurance costs. Gold is insured through policies arranged with Lloyd’s of London against risks such as damage or theft.
Quality assurance
Few people can examine and determine whether the gold bullion they are purchasing conforms to the highest standards of purity. Gold can only be classified as bullion if it is 99.95% to 99.99%. When you buy gold from Rush Gold, you are purchasing investment-grade gold bullion that is 99.99% pure. Rush sources bullion from refiners accredited by the London Bullion Market Association.
Want to learn more?
Read our post: Ensuring you get the full benefit of gold ownership
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