Broker Summary
What Wikilix has recorded about BullionVault: its history, the licences it holds, its trading conditions and its fees.
Introduction and Overview
In contrast to many traditional brokers, that only facilitate the trading of stocks, forex currency, and/or cryptocurrency; BullionVault markets itself as a specialty platform to investors seeking to trade physical Bullion. The unique proposition of BullionVault is on the ownership and trading of physical Bullion. Thus BullionVault attracts those individuals that want to acquire tangible assets to mitigate against the risks of inflation and volatility in the current market.
The increasing amount of interest in gold, silver and other forms of precious metals has allowed BullionVault a unique, safe, and simple way of allowing consumers to buy, sell and store Bullion online. In this article, you will find an in depth review of BullionVault by viewing the history, features, regulatory status, trading conditions, fees and user experiences.
Company Background and History: BullionVault was created in recognition of a need to connect the world of physical Bullion ownership with the modern world of online/automated trading. While the historical information is limited on this topic; since its inception BullionVault has established itself as an innovative company by providing an online method of purchasing Allocated Gold & Silver; stored at professional storage facilities. BullionVault has been able to create a distinct position for itself in the financial services marketplace by serving the international investing community that is seeking a trustworthy way to diversify their portfolio with Gold & Silver.
Key Features
BullionVault's primary service is the ability to purchase and own physical Gold, Silver and Platinum bullion.Unlike most paper or ETF assets, BullionVault has fully allocated and secured all metal holdings in properly institutional vaults located in major cities which include London, Zurich, and New York. The ability to buy and sell these physical metals is facilitated through an easy-to-navigate online trading platform. Investors can access this platform to trade all forms of physical metal 24/7. Prices for all BullionVault metals are provided in real-time, providing investors with immediate access to the current price of each type of metal and allowing them to quickly react to any changes in the global metals market.
With high degrees of security and comprehensive insurance coverage, BullionVault takes every precaution to protect its customers' investments. In addition, by providing safe storage options, BullionVault eliminates any concern regarding personal storage needs and gives its customers the confidence to invest with complete peace of mind.
While much about the company's specific regulatory licenses is not publicly available, it can be determined that because BullionVault is a financial services provider of precious metals, it is subject to very strict compliance guidelines to protect its customers and provide transparency regarding its operations.
As traders participate in the buying and selling of metals on BullionVault's platform, they will find that its trading conditions are different from the majority of typical brokerage trading conditions because its trading is based on physical metals. BullionVault provides traders with equivalent competitive market pricing compared to most other online trading brokers and uses a transparent method to calculate spreads, therefore traders will enjoy no margin or leverage.BullionVault utilizes sophisticated technology to create an experience for traders that allows for seamless transactions, secure account management, and real-time access to market data. The platform is available on both web and mobile devices; thus each investor can manage their holdings from anywhere at any time.
The features detailed below are just a sample of all that BullionVault provides:
Spreads — All layouts or spread pricing will typically be comparable to spot prices.
Leverage — BullionVault does not offer leverage.
Minimum Deposit — All metals have different minimum deposits to get started; however, the amounts can be lower compared to competing companies or traditional retail investors.
Platform Access — BullionVault allows investors to trade 24 hours a day from either a computer or smart device.
BullionVault understands that in order to be competitive with fees charged by other brokers, it should have a structure based on the actual costs of storing and/or insuring the bullion stored by investors, as well as the costs associated with completing transactions.
There are three fees associated with trading on BullionVault, and each one has its own fee structure:
1) Deposits — Deposits are usually free based on the payment methods chosen; however, some options may require additional charges.
2) Withdrawal Fees — Typically, these vary depending on how the withdrawal is made; investors need to review their individual terms for more information.
3) Commission — BullionVault doesn't charge commissions; rather, it includes all associated charges (like storage fees) in the spread on metal being sold.
Investors have a unique experience when trading precious metals via BullionVault, as they do not have to worry about physical storage of rightfully owned bullion. There is also a significant amount of user education available and an extensive customer support team to help users through any difficulties they may encounter.
Although many investors prefer to have the ability to trade using leverage, BullionVault's platform encourages investors to focus on long-term physical bullion ownership.
In conclusion
BullionVault provides a unique opportunity for investors to directly own and trade in real-time through a secure online brokerage firm. The company's commitment to providing customers with secure and transparent trading technology will attract investors looking to gain exposure to precious metals.
While the company is likely to have limited regulatory and development information available, BullionVault's established reputation and focus on the physical ownership of precious metals continue to make it an excellent choice for investors looking for secure, tangible assets.
Regulatory Licenses
We have not confirmed any regulation for BullionVault. Money deposited with an unregulated broker is protected only by the company itself.
Trading with an unregulated broker puts your deposit at risk.
No regulation
We have not confirmed any regulation for BullionVault. An unregulated broker is not supervised by a financial authority, and money you deposit is protected only by the company itself.
What this means for you
- No compensation scheme covers your funds.
- No regulator to escalate a complaint to.
- No audit of how client money is held.
Account Types
One account type on record. Leverage up to 1:1.
| Account | Min Deposit | Leverage | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Not recorded | 1:1 | Not specified |
Funding Methods
7 ways to fund an account. 6 with no deposit fee. One credits instantly.
| Method | Deposit fee | Withdrawal fee | Min deposit | Withdrawal min / max | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bank Transfer (Wire Transfer)Bank TransferFunds must be transferred from the same bank account linked to BullionVault; include username as payment reference. Available internationally, subject to local banking regulations. | Free | USD 10 | Not recorded | USD 100Not recorded | 3 days |
Online Bank TransferBank TransferFunds must be transferred from the same bank account linked to BullionVault; include username as payment reference. Available where online banking transfers are supported. | Free | USD 10 | Not recorded | USD 100Not recorded | 5 days |
Check DepositBank TransferCheck must be drawn from the same bank account linked to BullionVault; include username as payment reference. Available where check deposits are supported. | Free | USD 10 | Not recorded | USD 100Not recorded | 15 days |
ACH TransferBank TransferFunds must be transferred from the same bank account linked to BullionVault; include username as payment reference. Available for US clients only. | Free | USD 10 | Not recorded | USD 100Not recorded | 3 days |
SEPA TransferBank TransferFunds must be transferred from the same bank account linked to BullionVault; include username as payment reference. Available for European clients only. | Free | EUR 5 | Not recorded | EUR 100Not recorded | 1 day |
Credit/Debit Card (UK Clients Only)Debit CardCard must be linked to the same bank account as BullionVault account; include username as payment reference. Available for UK clients only. | Free | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recordedNot recorded | Instant |
Physical Bullion WithdrawalOtherSubject to availability and additional fees; VAT may apply on certain metals. Available internationally, subject to local regulations. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | USD 50Not recorded | day |
Global Domains
18 domains on record. All active and served over HTTPS.
Corporate Network
One legal entity behind the BullionVault brand.
- BULLIONVAULT LIMITEDActive
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