Forms of Gold Custody

Contractual claim that can be settled in cash or in kind. In some cases, the claim is collateralized.

Co-ownership of physical gold held in segregated custody by a third party.

Sole ownership of allocated physical gold held in segregated custody by a third party.

Sole ownership and possession of physical gold held in a safe deposit box situated in a third party vault.

Sole ownership and possession of physical gold held in a safe at home.

Now, let's analyze how these custody arrangements compare to each other: "Gold Standard" of Gold Custody