Japan Physical Metals Index™
JPMI — 日本現物金属指数
A practical guide to buying silver without paying elevated Japan retail premiums — while staying aligned with the physical vs paper narrative tracked by JPMI.
Buy Silver Guide
Global options for physical exposure
JPMI BUY SILVER GUIDE

How to Buy Silver Without Paying Japan Premiums

JPMI tracks how Japan’s physical silver market can trade far above paper benchmarks. This page highlights global options for silver exposure, secure storage, and physical delivery — for those who want to act on that divergence.
Japan retail can diverge sharply
JPMI shows when physical silver in Japan trades at elevated premiums versus paper markets.
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Different buyers want different solutions: near-spot access, secure storage, or home delivery.
Paper ≠ Physical
This page is designed around that idea: use JPMI as the signal, then choose the form of exposure that fits you.
Why this page exists

When Japan’s physical silver market trades at a steep premium, many buyers ask the same question: how can I access silver without paying stressed local retail pricing?

The answer depends on what you want: lowest-cost market access, secure allocated ownership, or physical delivery. JPMI does not sell metals directly; it points visitors toward platforms that fit those different needs.

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Best overall · near spot

BullionVault

Best for those who want global pricing exposure without paying Japan retail premiums.
  • Access silver at global market pricing
  • Professional vault storage in major hubs
  • Also supports gold and other precious metals
Access silver at global pricing →
Suitable for buyers focused on price efficiency and market access rather than small-unit home delivery.
Digital allocated metals

Kinesis

Best for those seeking allocated gold and silver exposure with global digital access.
  • Gold and silver-backed digital metals
  • Alternative access when local physical premiums are elevated
  • Designed for transferability, liquidity, and global access
Access digital allocated metals →
Clear advantage: access allocated gold and silver exposure even when local physical premiums are elevated.
Physical delivery

Kitco

Best suited for checking global precious metals pricing and buying physical bullion with delivery or storage options.
  • Gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium products
  • Direct delivery and secure storage options
  • Globally recognized precious metals brand
Check global silver pricing →
Clear advantage: combines global precious metals pricing with the option for direct physical delivery.
How to think about these choices

Which option is right for me?

If your main goal is to access silver closer to global pricing, BullionVault is the most direct fit. If your priority is allocated gold and silver exposure with digital transferability, Kinesis is the digital metals option. If you want to check global bullion pricing and access delivery or storage, Kitco is the retail-style physical metals option.

Why lead with silver if these platforms also sell gold?

Because JPMI’s edge starts with Japan’s physical silver premium. That is the market inefficiency drawing attention. Once on the page, visitors can choose the precious metal exposure that fits them — including gold and other metals.

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Important disclosure

Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you open an account or make a purchase through those links, JPMI may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

JPMI does not provide financial, legal, or tax advice. This page is for informational and educational purposes only. Always perform your own due diligence before buying silver, gold, or other precious metals.