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Trading сonditions
Spread 0.30
Commission on trade 0%
Long position overnight funding adjustment -0.0158%
Short position overnight funding adjustment 0.0076%
Overnight fee time 21:00 (UTC)
Margin 0.5%
Min traded quantity 0.01
Currency USD

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  • CFDs on cryptos, commodities, shares & more
  • Advanced charts, 100+ indicators, price alerts & integrated news
  • Free demo account to practice risk-free
  • Integration with MT4, MT5 & TradingView
  • 0.082 seconds average execution last month and one-click trading (internal servers, as of 01.09.2025)
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FAQs

What is gold trading?

Gold trading is the process of speculating on gold’s price movements, usually through XAU/USD CFD contracts. Instead of holding physical gold, you participate in the underlying gold trading market to try and benefit from either rising or falling prices.

How does trading gold online work?

Trading gold online involves using a regulated platform to access live CFD markets. You can analyse charts, set orders, and manage risk — all from your phone or desktop. With online gold trading, you avoid many of the costs and complexities of physical delivery.

Why is the gold trading market popular?

The gold trading market is one of the most liquid CFD commodity markets in the world. Traders often view it as both a safe-haven during uncertainty and a speculative opportunity thanks to frequent volatility.

How can I trade gold online?

To trade gold online, open a CFD account with a broker that supports XAU trading. From there, (subject to an eligibility test) you can monitor real-time pricing, place trades, and manage your exposure to gold. Platforms make it possible to trade XAU with professional tools and risk controls.

What is XAU trading?

XAU trading refers to trading gold against the US dollar (XAU/USD), the standard symbol for gold in financial markets. When you trade XAU with a CFD, you can go long if you expect prices to rise, or short if you believe they’ll fall.

Why choose your platform for gold trading online?

We provide:

  • Secure, regulated access to the global gold trading market via CFDs
     
  • Tools for beginners and professionals to trade gold online
     
  • Transparent spreads and advanced charting
     
  • A seamless experience for both short-term and long-term gold trading strategies
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