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GOLD PRICE IN ONTARIO — JULY 2018

C$1,623.84 avg/oz

During July 2018, gold dealers serving Ontario based pricing on CAD spot prices ranging from C$1,594.24 to C$1,651.98 per ounce, with a monthly average of C$1,623.84. The month opened at C$1,630.06 and closed at C$1,594.24, a loss of C$35.82. Investment-grade gold (99.5%+ purity) remains GST/HST-exempt in Ontario.

DAILY PRICES — JULY 2018

DateClose (CAD)Change
July 2, 2018C$1,630.06-28.56
July 3, 2018C$1,650.53+20.47
July 5, 2018C$1,651.98+1.45
July 6, 2018C$1,647.65-4.33
July 9, 2018C$1,647.60-0.05
July 10, 2018C$1,643.77-3.83
July 11, 2018C$1,633.41-10.36
July 12, 2018C$1,644.27+10.86
July 13, 2018C$1,631.96-12.31
July 16, 2018C$1,628.84-3.12
July 17, 2018C$1,610.12-18.72
July 18, 2018C$1,619.13+9.01
July 19, 2018C$1,609.64-9.49
July 20, 2018C$1,630.32+20.68
July 23, 2018C$1,605.67-24.65
July 24, 2018C$1,611.75+6.08
July 25, 2018C$1,619.33+7.58
July 26, 2018C$1,597.44-21.89
July 27, 2018C$1,597.82+0.38
July 30, 2018C$1,595.14-2.68
July 31, 2018C$1,594.24-0.90

📊 Gold Market Analysis

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. Gold's role as a portfolio diversifier is supported by its low correlation with equities. During the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 COVID crash, gold provided positive returns when stock markets fell 30–50%. A 10% gold allocation has historically reduced portfolio volatility while maintaining competitive long-term returns.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Where can I buy gold in my province?

Most Canadians buy gold online from national dealers (Kitco, Sprott Money, SilverGoldBull) with insured shipping to any province. Some metropolitan areas have local coin shops. The Royal Canadian Mint operates a retail store in Ottawa, Ontario.

❓ Is gold taxed in Canadian provinces?

Investment-grade gold bullion (99.5%+ purity) is exempt from GST/HST in all Canadian provinces under the federal Excise Tax Act. However, provincial policies may vary for numismatic coins, gold jewelry, and gold items below the purity threshold.

❓ Does provincial tax rate affect gold investment returns?

While GST/HST-exempt gold itself is unaffected by provincial tax rates, the marginal tax rate in your province affects capital gains taxes when selling gold. Provinces with lower marginal rates provide a slight advantage for non-registered gold profits.

💡 Canadian Gold Investor Guide

Portfolio Allocation: Most Canadian financial planners recommend allocating 5–15% of a diversified portfolio to gold and precious metals. This allocation provides downside protection during equity bear markets while maintaining growth potential during inflationary periods.

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.

⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)

UnitPrice (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)C$1,623.84
Per GramC$52.21
Per KilogramC$52,207.59
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)C$81.19
Per Tola (11.66g)C$608.94

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