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SPROTT MONEY GOLD PRICE โ€” JANUARY 4, 2018

๐Ÿช Sprott Money โ€” 1 oz Gold Bar Price (CAD)

C$1,733.44
Premium: C$78.00 (4.71%)

On January 4, 2018, a 1 oz Gold Bar from Sprott Money was priced at C$1,733.44 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars. This included the CAD spot price of C$1,655.44 plus a dealer premium of C$78.00 (4.71%). The gold spot price rose by +9.68 (+0.59%) compared to the previous trading day.

PRICE BREAKDOWN โ€” JANUARY 4, 2018

ComponentPrice (CAD)
Gold Spot Price (XAU/CAD)C$1,655.44
Sprott Money Premium+C$78.00
Sprott Money 1 oz Bar PriceC$1,733.44

SPOT PRICE OHLC โ€” JANUARY 4, 2018

MetricPrice (CAD)
OpenC$1,655.44
HighC$1,658.70
LowC$1,655.44
CloseC$1,655.44
Changeโ–ฒ +9.68 (+0.59%)

COMPARE DEALERS ON JANUARY 4, 2018

Dealer1 oz Bar (CAD)Premium
KitcoC$1,720.44C$65.00
Sprott Money โœ“C$1,733.44C$78.00
SilverGoldBullC$1,710.44C$55.00
TD Precious MetalsC$1,750.44C$95.00
Royal Canadian MintC$1,765.44C$110.00
Border GoldC$1,725.44C$70.00
โ† January 3, 2018 ๐Ÿ“… All Dates January 5, 2018 โ†’

ABOUT SPROTT MONEY

Sprott Money Ltd., a subsidiary of Sprott Inc. (TSX: SII), is a leading Canadian precious metals dealer based in Toronto. Visit the Sprott Money dealer page for current live prices. See the gold spot price on January 4, 2018 for the full market overview.

๐Ÿ“Š Market Analysis โ€” January 4, 2018

The precious metals market in Canada is influenced by multiple factors including global supply and demand, mining production costs, central bank reserves management, and macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, unemployment rates, and consumer price inflation. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) sets the benchmark gold price twice daily through electronic auction. This price, quoted in USD, is then converted to CAD using the prevailing exchange rate. Canadian dealers like Kitco update their premiums every 10โ€“30 seconds based on these spot movements.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

โ“ Can I sell gold back to dealers?

Yes, most Canadian dealers offer buyback programs. Kitco, Sprott Money, and SilverGoldBull all purchase gold from customers at competitive bid prices, typically 1โ€“3% below spot price depending on product type and market conditions.

โ“ What affects Canadian dealer premiums?

Premiums above spot price vary based on product type, weight, payment method, and market conditions. Bank wire transfers typically earn 1โ€“2% lower premiums than credit card purchases. Larger orders (10+ oz) may qualify for volume discounts from most Canadian dealers.

โ“ Is shipping gold safe in Canada?

Major dealers ship via insured courier (Canada Post Xpresspost, Purolator) with full insurance coverage. All packages are discreetly labelled with no indication of contents. Free shipping thresholds typically range from C$200โ€“C$500 depending on the dealer.

๐Ÿ’ก Canadian Gold Investor Guide

Physical vs Paper Gold: Physical bullion (bars, coins) provides tangible ownership with no counterparty risk, ideal for long-term holdings. ETFs (CGL.TO, MNT.TO) offer convenience for trading and rebalancing. A combination of both can optimize for both security and flexibility.

Tax-Efficient Gold Investing: Maximize TFSA contributions first โ€” all gold gains are 100% tax-free. Then use RRSP for tax-deductible contributions where gains are tax-deferred. Keep non-registered gold purchases for emergency reserves, as the capital gains inclusion rate is 50%.

โš–๏ธ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$1,733.44
Per GramC$55.73
Per KilogramC$55,731.31
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$86.67
Per Tola (11.66g)C$650.04

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