How do I trade gold (XAU/USD)?

Gold trades as a CFD on MetaTrader 5, quoted as XAU/USD: the price of one ounce of gold in US dollars. You trade its price moves, up or down, without buying or storing any metal.

1. Open an account and complete your KYC.
2. Fund it with one of the payment methods offered where you live.
3. Log in to MetaTrader 5, find XAU/USD in Market Watch and place your order.

Gold trades 23 hours a day, five days a week, with leverage up to 1:200. Leverage magnifies losses as well as gains. Silver, platinum and palladium trade the same way: see Metals.

The full guide: How to trade gold (XAU/USD).