Instruments
Metals Specifications
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| Symbol | Description | Digits | Contract Size | Margin | Swap Mode | Swap Long | Swap Short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAGUSD. | Silver vs. US Dollar (Gram) | 4 | 1 | Set by account leverage | Points | -0.3 | 0.18 |
| GAUUSD | Gold vs. US Dollar (Gram) | 3 | 1 | 2× the leverage-based margin | Points | -19.33 | 13.23 |
| KAUUSD | Gold vs. US Dollar (Kilogram 999.9) | 2 | 1 | 2× the leverage-based margin | Points | -193.37 | 132.31 |
| XAGUSD | Silver vs. US Dollar | 3 | 5,000 | Set by account leverage | Points | -10.57 | 4.64 |
| XALUSD | Aluminum vs. US Dollar (1 Tonne) | 3 | 1 | 15% | Points | 9.84 | -103.44 |
| XAUCNH | Gold vs. Chinese Yuan | 3 | 100 | Set by account leverage | Points | -2794.92 | 331.52 |
| XAUEUR | Gold vs. Euro | 2 | 100 | Set by account leverage | Points | -48.1 | 17.65 |
| XAUUSD | Gold vs. US Dollar | 2 | 100 | Set by account leverage | Points | -67.39 | 38.67 |
| XCUUSD | Copper vs. US Dollar (1 Tonne) | 3 | 1 | 15% | Points | 520.72 | -1093.08 |
| XPDUSD | Palladium vs. US Dollar | 2 | 100 | 1% | Points | -1365.6 | -1093.2 |
| XPTUSD | Platinum vs. US Dollar | 2 | 100 | 1% | Points | -30.78 | -16.86 |
The advantage
Why Trade Metals
Gold as a safe haven
XAU/USD is the most traded metal globally. Hedge against inflation, currency risk, and market uncertainty.
Market-based pricing
Tight spreads on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium with STP execution and no manual intervention in order execution.
Portfolio diversification
Metals move independently of equities. Add uncorrelated exposure to balance your portfolio.
Trade both directions
Go long in risk-off environments or short when markets stabilize. No restrictions.
High liquidity
Gold and silver are among the most liquid instruments. Execute large positions with minimal impact.
Flexible leverage
Competitive leverage on all precious metals. Adjust exposure to suit your risk profile.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer gold (XAU/USD), silver (XAG/USD), platinum, and palladium — all traded as CFDs against the US dollar with STP execution.
Gold is considered a safe-haven asset. Traders use it to hedge against inflation, currency devaluation, and geopolitical uncertainty. It often moves inversely to the US dollar and equity markets.
We offer competitive spreads on XAU/USD with STP execution. Spreads vary by account type — our Zero account provides the tightest raw spreads.
Leverage up to 1:500 is available on gold and silver. Platinum and palladium may have different leverage levels due to lower liquidity.
Gold and silver trade nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday. Specific hours depend on the instrument and exchange session. Check the trading specifications table above for exact times.
Yes, overnight positions in metals incur swap charges. Swap rates are calculated in points and tripled on Wednesdays to account for weekends. Current rates are visible on the MT5 platform.
Start trading metals
Trade gold and precious metals
XAU/USD, silver, platinum, and palladium — direct market pricing with STP execution.