Gold is often described as a store of value — but how it’s owned makes a big difference. If your holding is recorded against specific bars held with an independent vault operator, you own physical metal. If not, you may only have price exposure and a claim on a provider.
At EONA, clear ownership records are the foundation.
Ownership, Not Just Price Exposure
Many gold products only give you indirect exposure — like ETFs, unallocated accounts, or “digital gold.” These models often mean you’re a creditor, not an owner. If the provider fails, your claim may not survive.
With EONA, every gram is allocated to specific bars, stored with an independent vault operator, Loomis, in Dubai. That means:
- Your holding is recorded against specific bar serial numbers
- Your metal is recorded separately from EONA’s own assets
- EONA does not lend or pledge your metal
Physical Allocation vs. Pooled Risk
Allocated gold means your holding is recorded against specific bars. In pooled or unallocated models, you hold a general claim on a shared stock of metal.
EONA records specific, serial-numbered bars (or a recorded share of them) for each customer. This clarity helps guard against hidden leverage and accounting ambiguity.
Visibility, Verification, and Control
Trust must be earned — and verified. At EONA:
- Your holdings and bar allocations are visible in your account
- Vault stock is subject to independent checks
- You can sell back to EONA, with proceeds paid to your verified bank account
All metal is stored with Loomis in Dubai. Zurich and Singapore are planned locations (coming soon) and are not currently available.
What Allocation Does and Doesn’t Do
Allocation helps make clear what belongs to you. It does not remove every risk. At EONA:
- The vault operator, Loomis, maintains insurance under its own policy, with no promise that it covers you or your metal directly or in full
- Your metal is stored in one location, Dubai
- The value of your metal can fall