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Spot Metals

FOREX.com offers trading in spot gold (XAU/USD) and spot silver (XAG/USD) with the same commitment to fair and transparent pricing that we have become known for in forex trading.

Spot metals are traded in much the same way as currencies. Click the above video tutorial to learn more.

Spot gold and silver offer an interesting alternative to currencies for traders looking for both long and short term opportunities.
  • Fast moving highly liquid markets that give you the opportunity to trade on technical indicators
  • A hedge against volatility in other markets - gold is often considered a hedge against the US dollar
  • 24 hour trading from Sunday evening through to Friday evening (GMT).
  • FOREX.com spot gold and spot silver are traded in the same way as a currency pair, with the price quoted against a currency
Spot metal spreads are quoted in terms of pips, where each pip is worth 10 cents.

Dealing Spreads
Pair As low as Pair As low as
XAU/USD 55 XAG/USD 4
XAU/EUR 86 XAU/GBP 76
XAU/AUD 116 XAU/CHF 116

Learn more about trading spot gold and silver