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Guía del oro
25 guías
Physical vs. Digital Gold
Physical gold means ownership you can verify, but storing it yourself brings practical challenges. Online platforms make access easier, but not all give you ownership of specific metal. Here’s how to tell the difference.
Leer la guíaSpot Pricing
The spot price is the current global market price of gold. EONA’s prices are based on the international spot price from a professional market-data provider plus a premium, with a commission. Here is how it works.
Leer la guíaHow to Buy Gold with EONA
Buying gold with EONA is straightforward and transparent — from registration to storage with Loomis in Dubai. Here is how it works, step by step.
Leer la guíaEthical Sourcing
Where gold comes from matters. This article explains what “ethically sourced” means and how EONA approaches responsible sourcing.
Leer la guíaForms of Allocated Gold Offered by EONA
EONA offers allocated gold from 1 gram upwards, recorded against specific investment-grade bars stored with Loomis in Dubai. No pooled accounts — your holding is recorded against specific bars.
Leer la guíaGlossary of Key Terms
Understanding key terms helps when buying allocated precious metals. This glossary explains the most important concepts you’ll see on the EONA platform — from vaulting to spreads.
Leer la guíaVault Storage and Insurance
Gold bought through EONA is stored with Loomis, an independent vault operator, in a high-security facility in Dubai. Here is how storage and the vault operator’s insurance work.
Leer la guíaSecure Payment
Paying for precious metals should be simple and secure. At EONA, you pay by bank transfer from an account in your own name, and your money is used only to pay for the metal you buy.
Leer la guíaTransparent Pricing
Transparent pricing is central to trust. This article explains how EONA’s pricing works — the spot price, a premium or discount to it, and a commission — so you know exactly what you pay.
Leer la guíaSimple Registration Process
Creating an EONA account is straightforward and secure. Once verified, you can buy allocated gold or silver.
Leer la guíaHow Gold Pricing Works
Gold pricing is shaped by the global spot market and the costs of turning metal into bars. Understanding it helps you compare prices and spot hidden fees.
Leer la guíaIndependent Audits
Vault stock held for EONA clients is subject to independent checks, reconciled against EONA’s records of client holdings. This article explains why that matters.
Leer la guíaWhat is Allocated Gold?
Allocated gold means your holding is recorded against specific physical bars, rather than a general claim on a pool. It gives you ownership of metal, not just price exposure.
Leer la guíaGold vs. Other Metals
Gold differs from other metals in its long history as a store of value and its deep, liquid market. This article compares gold with silver, platinum and industrial metals — for general education only.
Leer la guíaWhy Allocation Matters
Allocated gold means your holding is recorded against specific physical bars. This article explains why that matters, and what it does and doesn’t protect you from.
Leer la guíaIllustrative Examples
Different people consider allocated gold for different reasons. These fictional examples illustrate how EONA works — they are not real customers and not recommendations.
Leer la guíaWhy Gold Stands the Test of Time
Gold has a long history as a store of value. This article looks at its record during inflation and downturns — including the periods when it did not hold up.
Leer la guíaSelect Your Gold
Choosing how much gold to buy, and understanding what form it takes, are important steps. EONA keeps the choice simple: allocated, investment-grade gold from 1 gram.
Leer la guíaBuying Gold from 1g
With EONA you can buy allocated gold from 1 gram. This article explains how small holdings work and what to consider.
Leer la guíaEnvironmental Standards
Gold mining can have serious environmental impacts. This article explains the standards the industry uses and how EONA approaches responsible sourcing.
Leer la guíaPremiums and Spreads Explained
When buying gold, you pay more than the market price. This article explains why, and how EONA’s pricing and commission work.
Leer la guíaStorage and Security with EONA
EONA stores your gold with Loomis, an independent vault operator, in a high-security facility in Dubai — with your holding recorded against specific bars and visible in your account.
Leer la guíaSecurity of Ownership
Security of ownership comes from clear records, allocation to specific bars and independent storage — not vague claims or pooled promises. This article explains how ownership works at EONA.
Leer la guíaAccess Your Holdings Online
Real, allocated metal stored with Loomis in Dubai, recorded against specific bars and visible in your EONA account wherever you are.
Leer la guíaIs Gold Right for Me? Questions to Consider
Only you can decide whether gold suits you. This guide sets out questions to think about — it is not advice. The value of gold can fall.
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Guía de la plata
17 guías
Silver Storage and Insurance
Silver bought through EONA is stored with Loomis, an independent vault operator, in a high-security facility in Dubai. Here is how storage and the vault operator’s insurance work.
Leer la guíaWhy Buy Allocated Silver with EONA?
Silver combines a lower price per gram with significant industrial demand. With EONA, your silver holding is recorded against specific bars, stored with Loomis in Dubai, at a transparent price and a published commission.
Leer la guíaSelect Your Silver
Silver comes in many forms — coins, bars, paper products — and they differ in cost, security and control. Here’s how to understand the options.
Leer la guíaForms of Allocated Silver Offered by EONA
EONA offers allocated, investment-grade silver recorded against specific bars and stored with Loomis in Dubai — with your holding visible in your account.
Leer la guíaAffordable Entry Point
Silver costs less per gram than gold, so you can start with a small amount. This article explains what that means — and the risks, since silver’s price can be volatile.
Leer la guíaPremiums Breakdown
Silver premiums are the extra cost above the market price, and they vary widely by product and market conditions. This article explains what drives them and how EONA’s pricing works.
Leer la guíaHow to Buy Silver with EONA
Buy allocated silver through EONA with a published price, allocation to specific bars and storage with Loomis in Dubai.
Leer la guíaSpot Pricing - Silver
Silver’s market price changes throughout the day. EONA’s silver prices are based on the international spot price from a professional market-data provider plus a premium, with a commission.
Leer la guíaSeamless Account Creation
Open your account online, verify your identity securely and, once verified, buy physical silver — from your phone or desktop.
Leer la guíaAccessing Your Silver
View your silver online and sell it back to EONA when you choose — with a disclosed price and proceeds paid to your bank.
Leer la guíaSecure Ownership
Allocated silver means your holding is recorded against specific physical bars. This article explains how ownership works with EONA — and what it does and doesn’t protect you from.
Leer la guíaDual Demand
Silver is driven by two forces: investment demand and industrial use. This article explains how they interact — and why they can make silver’s price volatile.
Leer la guíaBuying Silver from 1g
With EONA, you can buy allocated silver from 1 gram, recorded against specific bars and stored with Loomis in Dubai.
Leer la guíaSecure Checkout
Every silver purchase on EONA goes through a clear, secure checkout — with the price and costs shown before you confirm, and payment only by bank transfer from your own account.
Leer la guíaEco-Friendly Practices
Silver mining can have a significant environmental footprint. This article explains how the industry is addressing it and how EONA approaches responsible sourcing.
Leer la guíaIndependent Verification
Independent verification underpins trust in physical silver. At EONA, vault stock is subject to independent checks and reconciled against our records of client holdings.
Leer la guíaEthically Sourced Silver
Where silver comes from matters. This article explains what responsible sourcing means for silver and how EONA approaches it.
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Guía del platino
3 guías
Storing and Selling Metal with EONA (Platinum Not Offered)
EONA does not offer platinum. This article explains how storage and selling work for the metals EONA does offer — gold and silver — held with Loomis in Dubai and sold back at a disclosed price.
Leer la guíaWhat Makes Platinum Unique
Platinum is known for its rarity, industrial uses and resilience. A plain-English introduction to the metal. EONA does not sell platinum; it offers gold and silver.
Leer la guíaPlatinum vs. Palladium
Platinum and palladium are often grouped together — but they serve different markets and face different supply dynamics. A plain-English introduction. EONA does not sell platinum or palladium; it offers gold and silver.
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Por qué elegir Eona
8 guías
Our Vaulting Partner (Loomis)
Loomis is one of the best-known names in secure logistics and vaulting. As EONA’s vaulting partner, Loomis stores the metal bought through EONA in its high-security facility in Dubai.
Leer la guíaWhere Your Metal Is Stored
Metal bought through EONA is stored with Loomis, an independent vault operator, in Dubai. Zurich and Singapore are planned locations (coming soon). Your holding is recorded against specific bars and visible in your account.
Leer la guíaLanguage Support
Understanding what you buy matters. Here is which languages EONA currently supports, and what is being prepared.
Leer la guíaUnderstanding Risk (Volatility & Custody)
Price volatility and custody are two of the most misunderstood aspects of buying precious metals. This article explains both so you can decide with clarity.
Leer la guíaWhat You Pay: Spot, Spread and Commission
See exactly what you pay. At EONA, prices are based on the international spot price plus a premium, with a commission — all shown before you confirm.
Leer la guíaReal Ownership vs. Promises
When you buy precious metals, there’s an important difference between owning specific metal and being promised something. This article explains the difference.
Leer la guíaWhat Happens If EONA Shuts Down?
If EONA ever stopped operating, what would happen to your metal? This article explains how your holding is recorded and why that matters.
Leer la guíaSecure by Design
From account opening to vault storage, EONA is built around clear ownership records and independent storage. Here is how it works.
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Primeros pasos
5 guías
Selling Your Metals
You can sell your metals back to EONA through your account at a disclosed price. Proceeds are paid to your verified bank account. EONA does not currently offer delivery or collection of physical metal.
Leer la guíaFirst Purchase in 3 Steps
Buying allocated precious metals with EONA is straightforward. Once your account is verified, your first purchase takes three steps — with the price, costs and storage shown before you confirm.
Leer la guíaVerification, KYC & Compliance
To buy through EONA, you must complete a verification process. This is required by UAE anti-money-laundering rules and protects both you and the platform.
Leer la guíaHow to Open Your Account
Open your EONA account online and, once verified, buy real, allocated precious metals. Here are the steps.
Leer la guíaHow Storage Works: Dubai and Planned Locations
All metal bought through EONA is stored with Loomis in Dubai. Moving metal between vaults is not currently offered; Zurich and Singapore are planned locations (coming soon).
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Institucional
22 guías
Gold on the Balance Sheet
What institutions should consider when holding allocated physical gold on the balance sheet — from classification and valuation to audit evidence.
Leer la guíaGold and Preserving Value
Gold has a long history as a store of value. This article explains why institutions consider it for preserving value — and why it can still lose value.
Leer la guíaGold in Long-Term Planning
Why some institutions hold gold over the long term, what the evidence says, and the risks — for general education only.
Leer la guíaRegulatory and Tax Considerations
How physical allocated gold is commonly treated for VAT, capital gains and reporting — general information to discuss with your advisers. Not tax advice.
Leer la guíaInstitutional Trading Platforms
What institutions should expect from a platform for buying and selling physical precious metals — and how EONA works for institutional clients.
Leer la guíaEnhancing Reserves
Why some organisations hold physical gold as part of their reserves — and the trade-offs to consider.
Leer la guíaIndependent Audits and Insurance
Independent checks and insurance are central to trust in gold storage. Here is what institutions should ask about — and how storage works with EONA.
Leer la guíaSelling and Withdrawals for Institutions
Institutions need to know how they can exit a holding. With EONA, metal is sold back to EONA at a disclosed price and the proceeds are paid to your organisation’s verified bank account. Physical delivery is not currently offered.
Leer la guíaLiquidity and Accessibility
How institutions can buy, hold and sell allocated gold with EONA — and the practical points about liquidity to understand in advance.
Leer la guíaSelling Corporate Gold
What companies should consider when selling gold — from internal approvals and accounting to how selling works with EONA.
Leer la guíaVaulting for Large Holdings
Storing large volumes of gold requires more than physical space — it needs allocated ownership, a clear legal location, strong security and good records. Here is what large holders should look for, and how EONA works.
Leer la guíaCompliance Standards
Institutions face increasing scrutiny from regulators, stakeholders and the market. Gold holdings are expected to meet high compliance standards — from source checks to auditability and reporting.
Leer la guíaFamily Offices and Institutional Buyers
Why some family offices and institutions hold allocated physical gold — and what they should consider, including that gold’s price can fall.
Leer la guíaCorporate Asset Allocation
Why some companies hold physical gold alongside cash and other assets — and what they should consider before doing so.
Leer la guíaGold and the “Safe Haven” Idea
Gold is often described as a “safe haven” — an asset that tends to hold value when markets turn volatile. This article looks at why, and at the limits of that idea.
Leer la guíaGold and Market Risk
Why institutions discuss physical gold as part of managing market risk — and why it is not a risk-free asset.
Leer la guíaGlobal Tax Treatments
Tax treatment of gold varies widely around the world. This article outlines some general differences institutions may want to discuss with their tax advisers. It is not tax advice.
Leer la guíaTransparent Pricing and Execution
Transparent pricing means knowing exactly what you pay and why. In precious metals, that means a clear price basis, the full price shown before you confirm, and clearly stated fees.
Leer la guíaGold in Sovereign Wealth Funds
Why some sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and other long-term public investors hold gold — and the trade-offs involved. For general education only.
Leer la guíaGold in Institutional Strategy
Persistent inflation, geopolitical instability and high debt levels have led some institutions to look again at physical gold. This article explains how institutions think about it — and its risks.
Leer la guíaCustom Storage Solutions
How institutional storage works with EONA: allocated metal held with Loomis in Dubai, recorded against specific bars, with clear records for audit and governance.
Leer la guíaGold and Diversification
Diversification means not relying on a single asset or market. This article explains why institutions discuss gold in that context — and its limits.
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