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Gold and Silver trading
Widely considered to be safe havens in times of market upheaval, Gold and Silver give traders access to a wealth of opportunities.
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Benefit from deep liquidity and tighter pricing in our spot Gold markets
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Take advantage of TradingView advanced charts
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Access multiple precious metals with a global market leader
Gold and Silver explained
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Diversify your investment – and your riskAs traditional safe haven assets, gold and silver can help diversify your investments and hedge against inflation. -
Go long or shortWhen you trade gold and silver with us, you can profit from both rising and falling markets. -
Take advantage of leverageYou only have to put up a fraction of the value of the trade to open a position. Leverage can magnify your profits and your losses. -
Trade through the weekendTake advantage of our XAU/USD 7-Day product to trade gold all week long, including over the weekend, to find opportunities and flexibility outside standard trading hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the markets for spot gold and silver?
Currently we offer gold as XAU/USD, XAU/EUR, XAU/GBP, XAU/CHF, XAU/GBP, XAU/JPY and XAU/AUD. The symbol for spot silver is XAG/USD.
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How are metals traded?
Gold and silver are traded as spot while copper, palladium and platinum are traded as CFD futures.
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What are the trading hours for metals?
All metals (including spot and CFD markets) are available 23 hours a day from Sunday night to Friday night, with a break from 10pm to 11pm UTC; however, you may place new working orders or edit and cancel existing working orders during that time. Metal markets also follow CME holiday closures.
Full week trading, including over the weekend, is available for gold with the XAU/USD 7-Day product.
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If you have more questions visit the Metals FAQ section or start a Chat with our support
Why trade gold and silver with FOREX.com?
A lot can happen in 20 years. But throughout that time we’ve remained steadfast, providing traders with the opportunities they need to make their mark on the financial markets.
Reliable, consistent trade execution
Peace of mind that your trades are executed swiftly, with a 99.99%* execution rate of less than a second.
Exceptionally capable trading platforms
Enjoy a suite of powerful platforms and get the popular charting program TradingView for free.
Global market leader
We have over 21 years’ experience helping traders achieve their goals.
Part of the StoneX Group
As part of a NASDAQ-listed company, we’ve got financial strength and security you can depend on.
