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Metals

XAL/USD

Trade aluminum CFDs with tight spreads and STP execution on GCC Brokers' transparent platform.

Trading Specifications

XAL/USD Specs

Symbol

XALUSD

Contract Size

1

Min Lot Size

1.00

Max Lot Size

1250.00

Lot Step

1.00

Digits

3

Margin

15%

Swap Long

21.92 pts

Swap Short

-121.68 pts

Triple swap day

Wednesday ×3

About XAL/USD

XAL/USD represents the price of aluminum per tonne quoted against the US dollar, traded as a cash-settled CFD with no expiry date. Aluminum is a critical industrial metal widely used in aerospace, automotive, construction, and packaging industries, making it a key barometer of global economic health and manufacturing activity. The contract trades with significant daily volume, offering liquidity and tight pricing for institutional and retail traders alike.

Aluminum prices are primarily driven by global supply-demand dynamics, industrial production data, economic growth expectations, and geopolitical factors affecting mining and refining. Currency fluctuations, energy costs (particularly electricity for smelting), and inventory levels at London Metal Exchange warehouses also exert substantial influence on XAL/USD valuations. Central bank monetary policy and risk sentiment further impact metal prices as investors rotate between commodities and traditional assets.

At GCC Brokers, XAL/USD is offered with STP execution and no manual intervention, with transparent pricing. You can trade aluminum with competitive spreads across both Zero and Standard account types, with no physical delivery required—all positions are cash-settled. Our regulated platform (FSC Mauritius) provides retail and professional traders direct exposure to global aluminum price movements.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

At GCC Brokers, XAL/USD trades Monday to Friday from 04:05 to 21:00 server time (GMT+3 in summer, GMT+2 in winter), following London Metal Exchange (LME) trading. It is closed overnight from 21:00 to 04:05 server time and at weekends. Always check your platform for holiday closures and scheduled maintenance windows.

Spreads on XAL/USD are competitive and vary depending on your account type—Zero accounts benefit from tighter institutional-level spreads, while Standard accounts offer standard market pricing. Exact spread levels fluctuate with market liquidity and volatility. Contact GCC Brokers support for live spread quotes and account-specific pricing details.

Aluminum prices respond to industrial demand (automotive, aerospace, construction), global economic growth signals, and energy costs for smelting operations. Supply factors including mining output, inventory levels at LME warehouses, and geopolitical disruptions also play key roles. Additionally, the strength of the US dollar and risk sentiment in broader financial markets influence XAL/USD movements.

XAL/USD is a cash-settled CFD with no expiry date, so there is no physical aluminum delivery. When you close a position, profit or loss is settled in cash to your trading account; positions held overnight are subject to swap. This simplifies trading and eliminates logistical complexity, allowing traders to focus purely on price exposure.

XAL/USD suits traders and investors seeking exposure to industrial metals, global manufacturing trends, and economic cycles without owning physical aluminum. It's ideal for diversification within commodity portfolios, hedging, or speculative positioning on industrial demand. Both institutional and retail traders can benefit from XAL/USD's liquidity and role as an economic indicator on GCC Brokers' STP platform.

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