The Market Oracle :: Financial Markets Analysis & Forecasting Free Website: "The London Gold Market
The London Gold Market, accounts for over 90% of all global over-the-counter (OTC) activity. In 2011 it accounted for 86% of total activity within the global gold market, 90% of which was spot transactions.
In comparison COMEX in New York accounted for just under 10% of total volume in 2011. Also unlike COMEX, the London gold market is entirely inaccessible to individuals and retail trade, the minimum amount of gold traded (per single transaction) is 1,000 oz."
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