Noble Gold Investments and Oxford Gold Group open the same kind of account holding the same metal, so the difference between them is what they charge and what they will tell you before you commit. The figures below add the setup fee, the markup over spot and 10 years of administration and storage together, using each company's published schedule as checked on April 17, 2026.
What each costs over 10 years
| Transfer | Noble Gold Investments | Oxford Gold Group | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $3,580 | $4,550 | $970 less with Noble Gold Investments |
| $50,000 | $4,830 | $6,300 | $1,470 less with Noble Gold Investments |
| $100,000 | $7,330 | $9,800 | $2,470 less with Noble Gold Investments |
| $250,000 | $14,830 | $20,300 | $5,470 less with Noble Gold Investments |
The markup over spot dominates every row. It is charged once on the way in, it scales with the amount rather than sitting flat, and at $100,000 it accounts for more of the total than a decade of administration and storage combined.
Where the cheaper option changes
There is no crossover between $5,000 and $500,000. Noble Gold Investments costs less at every size in that range on these published figures, which usually means it carries both the lower spread and the lower annual load rather than trading one against the other.
Run your own number through the fee calculator, since a table of four sizes is a sample rather than an answer for the amount you are actually moving.
What this comparison leaves out
Cost is the only dimension here. The regulator record, the complaint history and the buyback terms are not compiled for either company, and a cheaper account with worse conduct is not the better one.
Noble Gold Investments's figures are recorded as estimated and Oxford Gold Group's as estimated. Read the full records on the Noble Gold Investments page and the Oxford Gold Group page.
Sources
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Noble Gold Investments published fee information
Focus on the User review: $80 setup, flat $275 annual ($125 custodian + $150 segregated storage). $20,000 minimum. Noble uses IDS of Texas and Delaware Depository. Customer complaint cites ~9% commission on purchase — spread conservatively set at 5% pending better data.
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Oxford Gold Group published fee information
Money.com review: $175 annual <$100k / $225 annual >$100k (includes storage). $50 setup sometimes waived. $25,000 minimum for IRA. Partners with Brink's and Delaware Depository. Spread estimated at 7% — Oxford has received 2025 BBB complaints about pricing transparency.