Estimate what your gold bullion could be worth at resale using a spot price and an explicit dealer buyback assumption. Then compare that expected proceeds figure with your original cost basis.
Two products with identical gold content can produce different realized results if dealers apply different buyback spreads. An investor should evaluate both acquisition price and expected exit price.
Enter the actual buyback quote where available. If you only have a published percentage, use that percentage as an estimate and treat the output as scenario analysis rather than a guaranteed future price.
Fine-gold spot value multiplied by the assumed buyback percentage.
No.
Yes.
Yes, whenever possible.