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Updated 2026-06-18

Gold Trading with Exness

Everything you need to trade gold (XAU/USD) as a CFD with Exness — spreads, commission, leverage, contract size and overnight costs — plus today’s live spot price and what’s moving it. Market context, not trading advice.

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You can trade gold at Exness as a CFD on spot XAU/USD, long or short: Raw spread + commission (Raw Spread / Zero), up to available to verified clients (conditions apply) leverage, 1 lot = 100 oz, $10 minimum deposit, on MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app. The exact conditions and today’s price are below.

Trading gold (XAU/USD) at Exness — key facts

Gold trading at Exness
InstrumentSpot gold · XAU/USD (CFD)
Spread fromRaw spread + commission (Raw Spread / Zero)
CommissionSpread only on Standard/Pro; spread + commission on Raw Spread/Zero
Max leverageAvailable to verified clients (conditions apply)
Contract size1 lot = 100 oz
Minimum trade0.01 lots
DirectionLong or short
PlatformsMetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app
Minimum deposit$10
Overnight swapOvernight swap applies unless you hold a swap-free (Islamic) account.
Trading hoursAround 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday (closed at the weekend).

Indicative conditions for trading gold as a CFD at Exness. Spreads, commission and margin are variable — confirm the live figures in your platform before trading.

Spot gold · XAU/USD$4,311.01▼ -20.75 (-0.48%) today
$4,382.3524h high
$4,235.1624h low

As of 2026-06-18 02:00 UTC · indicative spot price (interbank reference) — not Exness’s quote

Gold price range & volatility

PeriodSpot gold range (XAU/USD)
Last 30 days$4,080.37 – $4,573.61
Last 90 days$4,080.37 – $4,792.16
Last 12 months$3,295.07 – $5,264.29

30-day volatility is about 26.5% annualized — gold moves enough to matter for position sizing and stop placement. Range figures are an interbank market reference, not Exness’s quotes.

What’s moving gold today

Gold is trading around $4,311.01 per ounce and is down today. In the news over the past 48 hours, the conversation around gold is led by Fed & interest rates, Inflation / CPI, US dollar.

Fed & interest rates

Expectations for US Federal Reserve interest-rate moves are a primary driver of gold; lower rates tend to support it.

Inflation / CPI

Inflation data shapes how investors view gold as a long-term store of value.

US dollar

Gold is priced in US dollars, so moves in the dollar tend to push it the other way.

Safe-haven demand

Geopolitical tension and market uncertainty lift safe-haven demand for gold.

Central-bank buying

Sustained buying by central banks has been a notable source of gold demand.

Based on 36 gold-related stories in the last 48 hours via en.ammonnews.net, finance.yahoo.com, fortune.com. This is neutral market context, not a forecast, recommendation or financial advice.

How to trade gold with Exness

You can trade gold as a CFD on Exness under the symbol XAU/USD on MT4, MT5, the Exness Terminal and the app. You can go long or short, spreads start tight on the Raw Spread and Zero accounts, and leverage is available to verified clients (conditions apply) — which raises both potential return and risk. Gold trades nearly 24 hours a day, five days a week.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I trade gold on Exness?
Open an account, fund it, then trade the XAU/USD instrument on MT4, MT5, the Terminal or the app — long or short, as a CFD.
What leverage can I use on gold with Exness?
Exness offers leverage on gold for verified clients (conditions apply). Higher leverage needs less margin but increases risk — check the margin shown in your platform first.

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