Vietnam Gold Premium — How Much More Expensive Is SJC Gold Right Now?
SJC gold bars are effectively a monopoly brand in Vietnam's gold market, so they consistently trade at a premium over world gold prices. This page compares SJC's selling price against the international gold price — precisely converted to the Vietnamese lượng unit — in real time. Vietnam's gold unit (lượng = 37.5g) differs from the international troy ounce (31.1035g), and this calculation accounts for that difference correctly.
SJC vs World Gold — Detailed Comparison
| SJC Buy PricePrice you receive when selling | — |
| SJC Sell PricePrice you pay when buying | — |
| World Gold (Converted)XAU/USD converted to lượng | — |
| Premium(SJC sell − World converted) ÷ World converted | — |
| World Gold (Spot)XAU/USD | — |
| USD/VND Rate | — |
Premium Over Time
Left axis: Premium(%) · Right axis: SJC·World Gold(B VND/lượng)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Vietnam gold (SJC) always cost more than world gold?
SJC gold bars are effectively a government-endorsed monopoly brand, and gold imports are restricted, creating a domestic supply shortage that drives up the premium.
What is a lượng? Is it different from a troy ounce?
A lượng is Vietnam's traditional gold unit, equal to 37.5g. It differs from the international standard troy ounce (31.1035g), so comparing them directly gives a wrong result. This page converts precisely to the lượng basis for an accurate comparison.
Is it a bad idea to buy when the premium is high?
If you buy when the premium is high, you can lose money later purely from the premium shrinking back down — even if the world gold price stays flat. It's more favorable to buy when the premium is low (or below its historical average).
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