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Pool Allocated
Invest in a share of pooled Gold, Silver, Platinum or Palladium.
Pool Allocated Metals
ABC Bullion Pool Allocated products are a simple, cost-effective option for both new and experienced precious metal investors.
Instead of purchasing specific bars, coins or tablets, investors in ABC Bullion Pool Allocated Products own a share in a pooled holding of gold, silver, platinum or palladium that is fully backed by externally audited precious metal positions held by ABC Bullion and its related entities.
Investments can be made by dollar value (e.g. $10,000) or by whole ounces, with a minimum investment of $500.
Benefits of Pool Allocated Investments
ABC Bullion Pool Allocated Products offer a range of key benefits, making them one of the most popular precious metal investment solutions in Australia.
24/7 Market Access
Trade online anytime, with the flexibility to act on global market movements.
Free Storage & Low Costs
Pool Allocated investments don’t incur storage fees and also offer low transaction costs.
Fixed Dollar Investments
Invest by weight (e.g. ounces) or fixed dollar amounts to suit your strategy.
High Liquidity
Easily convert holdings into cash for quick access to funds when needed.
Ease of Trade
Buy and sell efficiently for seamless entry and exit.
Fully Insured
Holdings are insured by underwriters at Lloyd’s of London for added peace of mind.
Physical Conversion
Convert into bars, coins or minted tablets for collection, delivery or storage.
SMSF Approved
A leading choice for SMSF trustees seeking precious metal exposure.
Reporting & Access
Monitor your portfolio 24/7, with quarterly statements including EOFY reporting.
24/7 Market Access
Trade online anytime, with the flexibility to act on global market movements.
Free Storage & Low Costs
Pool Allocated investments don’t incur storage fees and also offer low transaction costs.
Fixed Dollar Investments
Invest by weight (e.g. ounces) or fixed dollar amounts to suit your strategy.
High Liquidity
Easily convert holdings into cash for quick access to funds when needed.
Ease of Trade
Buy and sell efficiently for seamless entry and exit.
Fully Insured
Holdings are insured by underwriters at Lloyd’s of London for added peace of mind.
Physical Conversion
Convert into bars, coins or minted tablets for collection, delivery or storage.
SMSF Approved
A leading choice for SMSF trustees seeking precious metal exposure.
Reporting & Access
Monitor your portfolio 24/7, with quarterly statements including EOFY reporting.
How to Invest in Pool Allocated
Account Creation
Create an account with us, or login to your existing ABC Bullion account.
Buy Pooled Metal
Select Buy from the Pool Allocated section of your Portfolio Summary.
Select Metals
Choose from gold, silver, platinum or palladium—or a combination—and invest by either fixed-dollar value or weight.
Monitor Your Portfolio
Monitor your pooled holdings 24/7 via your online account, as well as make additional investments or sales.
Interactive ABC Bullion Pool Allocated Metals Model
The below investment model highlights the strong long-term growth that precious metals have delivered. Enter your own dollar value or ounces of gold and silver and invest today.
gold
$6342.10
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oz
silver
$96.50
$
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oz
Total Investment
$50,000
Clients who invested
$50,000
Disclaimer: Note these calculations are based on metal prices only, and do not take into account trading costs and/or associated taxes that may be involved. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. ABC Bullion does not offer financial or tax advice.
Data Sources: LBMA, RBA
Which Metals Can I Invest In?
Gold
Long-term Capital Growth
Effective Hedge Against Inflation
Protection During Market Stress
Silver
Outperformance in Bull Markets
Driven by Investment & Industrial Demand
Market Leader in High Inflation Environments
Platinum
Structural Supply Deficit
Supported by Rising Industrial Demand
Undervaluation Compared to Gold
Long-Term Precious Metal Returns
Precious metals have delivered consistently strong long‑term annualised returns, with gold, silver and platinum outperforming cash and other mainstream assets. This can be seen in the below table, which highlights annualised returns to end June 2026, denominated in Australian dollars.
Gold | Silver | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|
3 year | 26.7% | 36.0% | 17.9% |
5 year | 19.9% | 20.2% | 9.4% |
10 year | 12.6% | 13.2% | 5.0% |
15 year | 10.0% | 6.6% | 2.3% |
20 year | 10.3% | 9.3% | 1.5% |
25 year | 10.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
*Disclaimer: Note these calculations are based on metal prices only, and do not take into account trading costs and/or associated taxes that may be involved. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. ABC Bullion does not offer financial or tax advice.
Why Buy Precious Metals?
Strong performance over the past 25 years has renewed interest in gold and silver as strategic portfolio investments.
Demand among Australian investors is expected to keep rising, supported by persistent inflation, ongoing monetary easing, high sovereign debt, geopolitical uncertainty, and potentially overvalued financial markets—making precious metals a compelling component of a diversified portfolio.
Pool Allocated FAQs
To help you better understand how ABC Bullion's Pool Allocated products work, we’ve answered some of the most common questions below:
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