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 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 price volatility in gold on Exness is more than twice that of major currency pairs. By taking advantage of the high volatility unique to gold, 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, and 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 landscape is uncertain and unexpected events can occur at any time. It is precisely in times like these that gold, with its universal value, remains a popular investment as a "safe-haven asset" that helps protect against asset depreciation.

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

Generally speaking, when major global news breaks, 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 or sell. Specific events that drive gold prices higher include the following:

In particular, events such as natural disasters, wars, terrorist attacks, and the bankruptcy of major corporations are widely covered by the news media, making them fundamental factors that even novice investors can easily research. Similarly, factors such as a weak yen, a decline in gold supply, and low global interest rates are also fundamental factors for which information is relatively easy to gather 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, along with the factors behind it, are as follows:

While there isn’t always a direct correlation due to global events and economic conditions, understanding the correlation between gold and the currencies listed above 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 trading is available across 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/USD), but all other gold-related instruments are available for trading on the other four account types. Price movements and factors influencing price fluctuations vary depending on the specific gold instrument. Please 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 most gold trading is denominated in US dollars, we recommend starting with the most popular pair, XAU/USD, if you are trading gold for the first time with Exness.

The "BTC/XAU" pair (Bitcoin/Gold) falls 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 hours 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 forward by one hour.

Exness is one of the few FX brokers that allows withdrawals and fund transfers while positions are open. If you wish 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 transferring funds. By taking advantage of Exness’s maximum leverage of 2,000:1, you can execute large trades with a small margin, but please be aware that high-leverage trading involves risks.

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 due to market price changes. 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, you won’t have to perform 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/USD), which has the tightest spreads. Please note that spreads are subject to change, so please check the latest figures before trading.

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

With Exness’s Zero account, you can trade 28 major currency pairs with zero spreads for 95% of trading hours; however, transaction fees vary depending on the instrument. With Standard, Standard Cent, and Pro accounts, transaction fees are waived, so you won’t incur any fees no matter how many trades you make. Therefore, these account types are recommended if you plan to engage in short-term trading, such as scalping or day trading, with gold instruments on Exness.

Exness offers a maximum leverage of 2,000:1—a feature rarely found among FX brokers—and you can also use up to 2,000:1 leverage for gold trading. 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 determined by your available margin. If your margin balance is less than $29,999.99, you can trade highly volatile gold contracts 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 with confidence.

While high-leverage trading offers the advantage of potentially generating significant profits with a small amount of capital, it also carries a higher risk of loss. At Exness, you can set your preferred leverage level anywhere from 2x to 2,000x. We encourage you to carefully consider your investment skills and the margin available for gold trading to find the right balance, and enjoy leveraged trading within a comfortable range.

At Exness, you can trade "XAU/USD (Gold/USD)" and "BTC/XAU (Bitcoin/Gold)" swap-free.With Exness’s gold-related instruments, 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 incur any swap point charges even if you roll over your position to the next day. Furthermore, if interest rate fluctuations cause swap points to turn positive, you will not receive any swap point credits.

Generally, holding gold for the long term means paying 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. This means that even if you roll over your position to the next day, you’ll 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/USD). While spread values and trading fees vary across our five account types, Pro account holders can trade with extremely tight spreads and no commissions.The following table lists the spreads for each Exness account type, taking trading fees into account (converted at a rate of 0.1 pips = $1):

We also offer relatively stable, low spreads on other gold-related instruments, 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. Stop-outs are typically set to limit the expansion of a trader’s losses. However, since positions are forcibly closed, there is a risk of missing out on the opportunity to profit if the market reverses. With Exness, however, because the stop-out level is 0%, you don’t have to worry about forced liquidation as long as the unrealized loss on your position does not exceed your margin.

With Exness’s “0% stop-out level,” you can maintain your positions as long as you have even 1 yen in your account—even if the market moves unexpectedly and your margin maintenance ratio drops. This allows you to wait longer for opportunities to capitalize on trend reversals. When trading 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 midnight. Please rest assured that our phone support is also available in Japanese.

Furthermore, by joining the Exness Premier Program, you’ll have access to priority support services provided by a dedicated team of experts, regardless of your Premier tier. As a Premier member, you’ll also have the opportunity to receive personalized support from a dedicated account manager. For more information on how to join the Exness Premier Program, please visit the link below.

For Exness Gold, the symbol names displayed on the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) trading platforms vary depending on the account type. In Exness Standard accounts, the symbol ends with an "m" on both MT4 and MT5 (e.g., XAUUSDm).For Standard Cent accounts, the symbol ends with "c" on MT4 (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 default leverage setting. If you wish to trade gold using Exness’s exclusive maximum leverage of 2,000x, please exercise caution when trading in the early 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 major economic indicators that significantly impact gold prices and ending 90 seconds after the release. During the timing of major economic indicator releases, not only is Exness’s signature high-leverage trading unavailable, but the market is also prone to sharp fluctuations; please exercise caution when trading.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 affects Exness’s leverage restrictions.

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