Competitive Trading Costs
Benefit from deep liquidity aggregation and tight spreads, ensuring your strategies are not impacted by excessive costs.Leverage for Capital Efficiency
Trade metals with leverage up to 1:200, allowing you to control larger positions with less capital. Note: Leverage amplifies both profits and losses.Access to Multiple Metal Markets
Trade a full range of metals including: Gold (XAU/USD), Silver (XAG/USD),Platinum (XPT/USD),Palladium (XPD/USD),These metals are widely used across industries such as automotive and electronics, offering strong volatility and trading opportunities.
Why Trade Metals with FXCG
Gold and silver have long been among the most popular trading instruments due to their intrinsic value and their role in both short-term speculation and long-term portfolio protection.
Inflation Hedge & Store of Value
In times of economic uncertainty, gold and silver are widely regarded as safe-haven assets.
Trading XAU/USD and XAG/USD helps hedge against inflation and currency devaluation.
Long & Short Trading Flexibility
No physical ownership required.
Go long or short to take advantage of price movements driven by geopolitical events, macro data, and market sentiment.
Why Trade Metals with FXCG
Gold and silver have long been among the most popular trading instruments due to their intrinsic value and their role in both short-term speculation and long-term portfolio protection.
Inflation Hedge & Store of Value
In times of economic uncertainty, gold and silver are widely regarded as safe-haven assets.
Trading XAU/USD and XAG/USD helps hedge against inflation and currency devaluation.
Long & Short Trading Flexibility
No physical ownership required.
Go long or short to take advantage of price movements driven by geopolitical events, macro data, and market sentiment.
Why Trade Metals with FXCG
Gold and silver have long been among the most popular trading instruments due to their intrinsic value and their role in both short-term speculation and long-term portfolio protection.
Inflation Hedge & Store of Value
In times of economic uncertainty, gold and silver are widely regarded as safe-haven assets.
Trading XAU/USD and XAG/USD helps hedge against inflation and currency devaluation.
Long & Short Trading Flexibility
No physical ownership required.
Go long or short to take advantage of price movements driven by geopolitical events, macro data, and market sentiment.
Example Trade (Gold– XAU/USD)
Note: This example is a simplified calculation and does not consider overnight interest/inventory fees for holding positions overnight.
Open Position
- Market View You expect gold prices to rise due to weaker US economic data and a potential slowdown in rate hikes.
- Trade Buy 1 lot at 1950.50
- Notional Value 1 lot × 100 oz × 1950.50 = USD 195,050
- Margin (1:200 leverage) 195,050 / 200 ≈ USD 975.25
Close Position
- Market Movement Gold rises to 1980.00
- Action Sell at 1980.00
Profit Calculation
- Price Change 1980.00 − 1950.50 = 29.50
- Profit 29.50 × 100 oz = USD 2,950
- Note: Swap and fees are not included in this simplified example.
Contract Specifications (Example)
Understand every contract you trade. We offer transparent contract specifications to help you calculate accurately.
| Instrument | Contract Size | Min Tick | Pip Value (1 Lot) | Trading Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | 100 oz | 0.01 | ≈ 1 USD | Mon–Fri |
| XAG/USD | 5,000 oz | 0.001 | ≈ 5 USD | Mon–Fri |
| XPT/USD | 50 oz | 0.01 | ≈ 0.5 USD | Mon–Fri |
| XPD/USD | 100 oz | 0.01 | ≈ 1 USD | Mon–Fri |
Note: Specifications are indicative only. Please refer to the trading platform for real-time data.
What Drives Metal Prices
- US Dollar Strength Precious metals typically move inversely to the USD.
- Inflation Expectations Higher inflation often supports gold and silver demand.
- Geopolitical Risk Uncertainty and global instability tend to increase demand for safe-haven assets.
- Supply & Demand Industrial usage (especially silver, platinum, and palladium), mining output, and central bank activity all influence pricing.
- Real Interest Rates Lower real interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold.