Below you will find a list of International Investor FAQs, Should you require more information, please contact us
What is the minimum I can invest in BMG Funds?
The minimum purchase for the International G9 Class is $5,000 USD, and subsequent purchases can be made for $2,500 USD. Please visit BMG Funds – Price & Performance.
What are the fees associated with investing in BMG BullionFund, BMG Gold BullionFund or BMG Silver BullionFund?
The fees vary. Please contact your financial advisor for more details. A BMG representative will be happy to recommend an advisor with in-depth knowledge of the precious metals markets. Contact us for more information.
Compared to other mutual funds, the fees for BMG Funds appear high. Why is that?
BMG Funds are an extremely cost-effective method of owning bullion when compared to purchasing coins or bars from a dealer and arranging and paying for private storage.
*”Insured basis” refers to certain insurance covering the storage of the physical bullion with the BMG Funds’ Custodian, and does not refer to insurance related to a loss in market value of the underlying holdings.
Where can I obtain performance information?
BMG BullionFund and BMG Gold BullionFund and BMG Silver BullionFund are tracked by Cannex, Bloomberg, Globefund, Morningstar Canada, and Fundata Canada. Net Asset Value (NAV) per unit is posted daily on our website. Unit values are also posted on our website: BMG Funds US dollars for International Investors, along with actual ounces held of the three metals, and other statistics. Please note that neither BMG Fund is valued on Canadian or UK holidays.
How much time does it take to liquidate units?
Units of BMG BullionFund, BMG Gold BullionFund and BMG Silver BullionFund can be liquidated on any regular business day. Under normal circumstances, settlement takes approximately two days.
Why does BMG BullionFund hold all three metals instead of just gold?
How are BMG Funds different?
BMG BullionFund, BMG Gold BullionFund and BMG Silver BullionFund are open-end mutual fund trusts that invest in bullion itself.
Can I invest directly without a broker or financial advisor?
It is the responsibility of international investors to be knowledgeable about or to be independently advised as to, the applicable securities laws of the international jurisdiction that apply to them.
Investing Responsibly
How do I know that BMG Group Inc. secures socially responsible precious metals?
BMG Group Inc. is an associate member of The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and only purchases ‘Good Delivery’ bars for its programs, ensuring all precious metals are SRI.
The LBMA Good Delivery List is now widely recognized as representing the de facto standard for the quality of gold and silver bars, in large part thanks to the stringent criteria for assaying standards and bar quality that an applicant must satisfy in order to be listed. The assaying capabilities of refiners on the Good Delivery List are periodically checked under the LBMA’s Proactive Monitoring program.
Investors can read the LBMA “Responsible Gold Guidance” investment guidelines.
What is the ‘LBMA’?
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) is the international trade association that represents the market for gold and silver bullion, which is centred in London, England but has a global client base, including the majority of the central banks that hold gold, private sector investors, mining companies, producers, refiners and fabricators. The current membership stands at 145 member companies across more than 20 countries around the world
What is ‘Responsible Gold Guidance'?
The LBMA has set up a Responsible Gold Guidance for Good Delivery Refiners in order to combat systemic or wide-spread abuses of human rights, to avoid contributing to conflict, to comply with high standards of anti-money laundering, and to combat terrorist financing practices. This Guidance formalizes and consolidates existing high standards of due diligence among all LBMA Good Delivery Refiners.
How is gold superior to currencies or other liquid investments from an environmental, social and governance point of view?
Gold is often misunderstood. Many advisors and media sources claim it’s a poor investment because it doesn’t pay interest or dividends, or they view it as too volatile. But that misses the bigger picture—gold isn’t just an investment. Gold is money.
Holding physical gold bullion is not the same as investing in stocks or bonds. Like storing cash in a vault, storing gold doesn’t generate income—but it also carries no counterparty risk. The key difference is that gold tends to hold or even increase its purchasing power over time, while paper currencies lose value due to inflation and government deficit spending.
Unlike fiat money, gold can’t be printed or devalued. It’s a stable store of value, especially during times of economic uncertainty. In fact, many banks—particularly central banks—treat gold as a form of currency, not just a commodity. That’s why it’s traded as a currency in global markets.
Why do we still value precious metals?
Gold is money, not a commodity as many investors and advisors incorrectly view it. Gold trades on the currency desks of the major banks and brokerage houses, not the commodity desks. It is a wealth-protecting asset, not a wealth-accumulating asset. We buy and hold gold bullion to preserve wealth. It is important to note that, while we may speculate in gold stocks, exchange-traded funds, futures and options to increase wealth, it is gold bullion ownership that best serves the purpose of wealth protection.
What is meant by the term ‘honest money’?
Gold is often called “honest money” because it holds its value and provides a reliable benchmark for pricing goods and services. Unlike paper money or digital currencies, gold has intrinsic worth—it’s valuable in and of itself.
Fiat currencies, on the other hand, have no inherent value. They rely entirely on trust and can lose purchasing power when too much is printed. Gold can’t be created out of thin air, which is why its value remains stable over time.
To be considered true money, something must be portable, divisible, rare, durable, and able to store value. Gold and silver meet all these criteria—and they’ve held their value for thousands of years. Paper currencies may come and go, but precious metals endure.
Gold, silver, and platinum don’t depend on banks, governments, or digital systems. They’re not subject to default or inflation in the same way fiat money is. That’s why they’re often seen as the ultimate protection—and the final settlement—when it comes to wealth.
Have further questions?
Contact us or call us at 1 888-474-1001 (toll free) or 905-474-1001. BMG representatives are available to speak to you from 8:00am to 6:00pm EST, Monday to Friday.