Gold Trading with Exness

At Exness, you can trade gold via CFDs (Contracts for Difference), which allow you to profit from fluctuations in the price of gold. Please familiarize yourself with the characteristics of gold beforehand, and then experience the significant price movements unique to gold—unlike those of other assets—in Exness’s optimal trading environment.

When comparing average price ranges, we can see that gold’s price volatility on Exness is more than twice that of major currency pairs. By taking advantage of gold’s characteristic high volatility, you can expect to generate significant profits in a short period of time.

Gold tends to be in high demand when global conditions become unstable, which is why it is often referred to as “safe-haven gold.”With global stock markets falling and conflicts and acts of terrorism occurring in various regions, the global situation is uncertain, and unexpected events can occur. It is precisely in times like these that gold, with its universal value, remains a consistently popular investment as a “safe-haven asset” that helps protect against asset depreciation.

Looking back through history, gold has never once lost its value. For example, when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the price of gold—which had been in the $1,970 range before the invasion—rose to $2,075 in just three days.Even if the price were to drop significantly, gold has a proven track record of returning to its original price over time.

Generally speaking, when major global news events occur, gold tends to be bought as a safe-haven asset—meaning its price tends to rise. As a result, trading gold is characterized by the fact that even novice investors can easily identify the right timing to buy and sell. The specific events that drive gold prices higher are as follows.

Among these, natural disasters, wars, acts of terrorism, and the bankruptcies of major corporations are widely covered by the news media; as such, they can be considered fundamental factors that even novice investors can easily research.Fundamentals such as a weak yen, a decline in gold supply, and low global interest rates are also relatively easy to research through various media outlets. The fact that fundamental analysis based on such news and events is straightforward is another characteristic of gold trading.

Gold is an asset that reacts sensitively to global events, but it has strong correlations with specific countries and currencies. The currencies that have strong correlations with gold are as follows.

The four countries listed above have strong ties to gold. The relationship between gold and these four currencies, and the factors behind it, are as follows.

While there isn’t necessarily a correlation between gold and the currencies listed above due to global political and economic conditions, understanding the correlation between gold and these currencies allows you to predict gold’s price movements based on the price movements of other currency pairs.

At Exness, we offer services and systems designed to make trading gold a seamless experience. While gold can be traded on all five account types at Exness, trading conditions vary depending on the account type. Please review the trading conditions for each account type and select the one that best suits your trading style and strategy when trading gold with Exness.

The only gold instrument available for trading on the Standard Cent account is XAU/USD (Gold/U.S. Dollar), but you can trade all gold-related instruments on the other four account types. Price trends and factors affecting price fluctuations vary depending on the specific gold instrument.Please also note that BTC/XAU (Bitcoin/Gold) is classified under the cryptocurrency CFD category, so some trading conditions differ from those of other gold instruments. Since gold trading is generally denominated in U.S. dollars, we recommend starting with the most common pair, XAU/USD, if you are trading gold for the first time with Exness.

The "BTC/XAU" pair (Bitcoin/Gold) is classified under the cryptocurrency CFD category, so trading is generally available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, trading is not available during system maintenance every Monday.

In addition, Exness has adopted daylight saving time to make the most of the longer daylight hours from spring through fall. As a result, trading hours are divided into “daylight saving time” and “standard time”; during daylight saving time, the opening and closing times of the foreign exchange market are moved up by one hour.

Exness is one of the few FX brokers that allows withdrawals and fund transfers while holding open positions. If you want to trade gold at the maximum leverage at all times, it is important to adjust your margin balance to $29,999.99 or less by making withdrawals or fund transfers as needed.By taking advantage of Exness’s maximum leverage of 2,000x, you can make large trades with a small amount of margin; however, please be aware that high-leverage trading carries risks, so please exercise caution.

The contract size refers to the amount of currency per lot; for gold (precious metals CFDs), 1 lot equals 100 oz. The estimated margin required to trade 1 lot of gold with 2,000x leverage on Exness is as follows (the maximum leverage for BTC/XAU is 400x).

The required margin fluctuates constantly to reflect market prices. Exness offers free tools to help you trade gold smoothly, including an “Investment Calculator” that makes it easy to calculate your required margin. Rest assured that you won’t have to perform any tedious calculations every time you trade gold.Please note that at Exness, for new gold positions opened 30 minutes before the market close, leverage is limited to 1,000x, and the required margin amount will be increased.

At Exness, spreads vary significantly depending on the gold instrument you trade. Therefore, if you are new to trading gold with Exness, we recommend starting with XAU/USD (gold/U.S. dollar), which has the narrowest spread. Please note that spreads are subject to change, so be sure to check the latest figures before trading.

Swap points are subject to change, so please check the latest figures before trading.

With Exness’s Zero account, you can trade 28 major currency pairs with zero spreads 95% of the time, but trading fees vary depending on the instrument.With Standard, Standard Cent, and Pro accounts, trading commissions are free, so you won’t incur any fees no matter how many trades you make. Therefore, if you plan to engage in short-term trading—such as scalping or day trading—on Gold instruments with Exness, we recommend these account types.

Exness offers “up to 2,000x leverage”—a feature rarely found among FX brokers—and you can use up to 2,000x leverage for gold trading as well. This allows you to trade gold while keeping your margin requirements to a minimum.Leverage refers to the ratio of borrowed funds to your own capital; by using leverage, you can trade large amounts with a small amount of capital.

At Exness, leverage is limited based on available margin, so if your margin is less than $29,999.99, you can trade highly volatile gold with up to 2,000x leverage using a small amount of margin.Since you don’t need to set aside a large sum of money to trade gold, even beginners can start trading gold with confidence.

High-leverage trading offers the advantage of aiming for large profits with a small amount of capital, but it also carries a higher risk of loss.At Exness, you can set your preferred leverage level anywhere from 2x to 2,000x. Please consider your investment skills and the margin available for gold trading to strike the right balance, and enjoy leveraged trading within a comfortable range.

At Exness, you can trade “XAU/USD (Gold/U.S. Dollar)” and “BTC/XAU (Bitcoin/Gold)” swap-free. For gold-related instruments on Exness, swap points tend to be negative regardless of whether you hold a short (sell) or long (buy) position.However, with XAU/USD and BTC/XAU, you will not be charged swap points even if you roll over your position to the next day. Furthermore, if interest rate fluctuations cause the swap points to turn positive, you will not receive any swap points either.

Generally, holding gold for the long term results in higher swap points, which can erode your profits even if you make a gain. However, with Exness’s XAU/USD and BTC/XAU pairs, you can trade without worrying about swap point costs, so even if you roll over your position to the next day, you’ll be able to trade under more favorable conditions than with other gold-related instruments.

At Exness, you can trade gold-related instruments with some of the tightest spreads in the industry. In particular, we offer the tightest spreads on XAU/USD (gold/U.S. dollar).Spread values and trading fees vary across the five account types, but with a Pro account, you can trade with extremely tight spreads and no commissions. The following is a list of spreads for each Exness account type, factoring in trading fees (converted at a rate of 0.1 pips = $1):

We also offer relatively stable, low spreads on other gold-related securities, so you can enjoy trading gold at Exness while keeping your trading costs low.

At Exness, you can trade gold with a 0% stop-out level across all account types. The stop-out level is the threshold at which a position is forcibly closed (liquidated) if the unrealized loss on that position exceeds a certain amount.Generally, stop-out levels are set to limit the expansion of a trader’s losses. However, since positions are closed out automatically, this can result in missing out on opportunities to profit from a market reversal. With Exness, however, because the stop-out level is 0%, you don’t have to worry about forced liquidation as long as your position’s unrealized loss does not exceed your margin.

With Exness’s “0% stop-out level,” even if the market moves in an unexpected direction and your margin maintenance ratio drops, you can hold your position as long as you have at least 1 yen in margin, allowing you to wait longer for a trend reversal. When trading highly volatile assets like gold, Exness’s 0% stop-out level offers a significant advantage.

At Exness, we offer comprehensive support in Japanese via live chat, email, and phone.With live chat, you can receive answers in real time, and we strive to respond to email inquiries within 24 hours. If your issue cannot be resolved via live chat or email, you can also contact us by phone on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Please rest assured that our phone support is also available in Japanese.

Furthermore, as a member of the Exness Premier Program, you’ll have access to priority support services provided by a more specialized support team, regardless of your Premier rank. As a Premier member, you’ll also be able to receive in-person support from a dedicated account manager. Please refer to the link below for more information on how to join the Exness Premier Program.

For Exness Gold, the symbol name displayed on the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) trading platforms varies depending on the account type.For Exness Standard accounts, the symbol name on both MT4 and MT5 ends with an “m” (e.g., XAUUSDm).For Standard Cent accounts, the symbol on MT4 ends with “c” (e.g., XAUUSDc). For Low Spread, Zero, and Pro accounts, the symbols on both MT4 and MT5 do not have any suffix.

At Exness, if you place a new order for gold-related instruments 30 minutes before the trading halt at 5:59 a.m. (6:59 a.m. during daylight saving time), the maximum leverage will be limited to 1,000x, regardless of your account’s leverage settings.If you wish to trade gold using Exness’s unique maximum leverage of 2,000x, please exercise caution when trading early in the morning.

Additionally, at Exness, the maximum leverage for gold-related instruments is limited to 200x during the period starting 15 minutes before the release of key economic indicators that significantly impact gold prices and ending 90 seconds after the release.Please exercise caution when trading during these periods, as not only will you be unable to take advantage of Exness’s high-leverage trading, but the market is also prone to sudden volatility.When leverage is restricted, the margin requirement increases, so it is important to ensure you have sufficient funds in your account balance in advance. Please check the “Economic Calendar” for economic news that may affect Exness’s leverage restrictions.

At Exness, you can generally trade Gold (Precious Metals CFDs) from early Monday morning through late Saturday night, but there is a trading suspension of approximately one hour every morning.Please note that you cannot trade Gold between 5:59 a.m. and 7:01 a.m. every morning (6:59 a.m. to 8:01 a.m. during Daylight Saving Time). Additionally, for BTC/XAU(Bitcoin/Gold), which is classified as a cryptocurrency CFD, is generally available for trading 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; however, trading is unavailable for 30 minutes every Monday from 6:35 to 7:05 (or 7:35 to 8:05 during daylight saving time) due to system maintenance.

In addition, in the event of global holidays or other special events that may result in trading suspensions or changes to trading hours, the Exness Support Desk will notify you in advance.