Reliability during market volatility
Stable execution on gold CFDs, with 99.98% platform uptime through recent periods of volatility and challenging market conditions^^.
XAUUSD trading
Trade gold against the US dollar with Fintrix Markets.
For centuries, gold has been a store of value and a hedge against economic uncertainty. Today, its price responds to interest rates, inflation, currency moves and geopolitical risk, so it often comes into focus during periods of market volatility. That global demand gives XAUUSD deep liquidity and keeps it one of the most traded markets worldwide.
Trade XAUUSD gold CFDs on MT4 and MT5 and take a position on rising or falling prices. Follow the live XAUUSD price, view the chart and compare trading conditions across our account types.
XAUUSD price chart
Prices are indicative and may differ from prices in the trading platform.
Why trade gold CFDs with Fintrix Markets
Gold CFDs can move fast around news and session opens. That's when spreads, execution and fills matter most.
Up to 1000:1 leverage on XAUUSD
Do more with less. Trade gold CFDs with leverage of up to 1000:1 on eligible accounts, for greater market exposure from a smaller margin outlay.
Trade anywhere, on any device
Trade gold CFDs whenever the market’s open, wherever you are. MT4, MT5 and Social Trading run across desktop, web and mobile, so you can pick up where you left off on any device.
$0 commissions on gold CFDs.
Fintrix Markets offers Standard, Zero and Cent accounts, so you can trade gold CFDs on conditions that match your approach, rather than adapting your strategy to a single pricing model. Want to test your approach first? Open a demo account and practise with virtual funds.
^^MT5 platform uptime recorded over a six-month monitoring period ending 01 October 2026.
Gold CFD trading conditions
Compare Standard, Zero and Cent accounts for trading gold CFDs. Spreads are averages and can widen around major news and market opens.
| Condition | Standard | Most popular Zero | Cent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average spread~ | 16.00c | 14.00c | 30.00c |
| Commission | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maximum leverage | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
| Minimum trade size | 0.01 lots | 0.01 lots | 0.01 lots^ |
| Platforms | MT4 and MT5 | MT4 and MT5 | MT4 and MT5 |
| Swap-free available | Yes | Yes | Yes |
~ Data recorded over the month of September 2026 ^ Cent account lots are equivalent to 0.0001 Standard lots, converted at a 1:100 ratio.
What moves the gold price?
The gold price, quoted as XAUUSD, is driven mainly by US interest rates and the strength of the US dollar. Gold pays no interest and is priced in dollars, so rising rates or a stronger dollar tend to weigh on it, while falling rates or a weaker dollar can support it.
Other factors also play a major role:
- Inflation
- Central bank buying
- Safe-haven demand during geopolitical tension or market stress
- US data releases such as non-farm payrolls and CPI, which can move XAUUSD sharply within minutes. Check the economic calendar for upcoming releases.
These factors do not work in isolation, and no single factor reliably predicts the next price movement. For market commentary, see our market analysis.
XAUUSD trading hours
Trade gold CFDs almost 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday. Times are in platform time (GMT+3), the time shown in MT4 and MT5.
Trading hours: Monday–Friday, 01:02–23:59 Pricing: 01:00–24:00 Daily break: 23:59–01:02
Hours can change around holidays and daylight-saving dates. Check upcoming trading hour changes.
| Session | GMT+3 | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | 03:00–12:00 | Usually quieter |
| London | 11:00–20:00 | Volume picks up |
| London–New York overlap | 16:00–20:00 | Typically the most liquid hours |
| New York | 16:00–23:59 | US data releases often move the price |
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Why traders choose Fintrix
Execution you can count on
99.97% fill rate¹. Sub-20ms execution
Better fills, by design
More than 40% positive slippage²
More exposure. Less capital
1000:1 max leverage on gold and forex
The gold standard
Gold spreads from as low as US$0.04*
Why choose?
Get access to both MT4 and MT5 trading platforms
Funding without friction
Zero fees on deposits & withdrawals
Your capital. Protected.
Fintrix Markets offers complimentary Client Funds Insurance, underwritten by Lloyd's of London.
Always here to help
24/7 multilingual support³
How to start trading gold CFDs online
Open your trading account
Register your live or demo account.
Fund your account
Deposit funds through supported payment methods.
Find XAUUSD
Search for XAUUSD in MT4 or MT5 and open the chart.
Place your trade
Set your position size, add a stop-loss and place your trade.
XAUUSD trading FAQs
What is the XAUUSD price today?
The current indicative XAUUSD price is —. Pricing updates automatically while the market is open and may differ from the prices available in the trading platform.
What are the spreads on XAUUSD at Fintrix Markets?
Spreads on XAUUSD can differ depending on your account type and market conditions. Across our accounts, minimum spreads start from 0.0 pips on Zero and from 1.0 pips on Standard and Cent.
What is the minimum trade size for gold?
The minimum trade size is 0.01 lots on Standard, Zero and Cent accounts. Cent account lots are equivalent to 0.0001 Standard lots, converted at a 1:100 ratio.
What is a gold CFD?
A gold CFD tracks the price of gold. Gold trading with CFDs means trading the price movement of XAUUSD in either direction without owning physical gold. Leverage increases potential losses as well as potential gains.
What does XAUUSD mean?
XAUUSD is the symbol for gold priced in US dollars. XAU is gold and USD is the US dollar. It is also written XAU/USD or XAU to USD.
Is XAUUSD the same as gold?
XAUUSD is the price of gold quoted in US dollars. At Fintrix Markets you trade it as a CFD, which tracks the price without owning physical gold.
How can I check the XAUUSD price?
See the live XAUUSD price and chart at the top of this page. Prices are indicative and may differ from prices in the trading platform.
What leverage can I use on gold?
Up to 1000:1 on XAUUSD, depending on your account and region. Higher leverage increases potential losses as well as potential gains. Use our trading calculators to estimate margin and profit.
Can I trade gold swap-free?
Yes. Swap-free trading is available on Zero, Standard and Cent accounts, so you can hold gold positions overnight without paying or receiving swaps.
Which platforms can I use to trade gold?
Trade XAUUSD on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, across desktop, web and mobile. You can also trade gold through Fintrix Social Trading.
Which account should I use to trade gold?
It depends on how you trade. Zero accounts have raw spreads with no commission on gold CFDs, Standard accounts have no commission, and Cent accounts let you trade in smaller sizes. Compare them in the table above.
What are the trading hours for XAUUSD?
Monday to Friday, 01:02–23:59 platform time (GMT+3), with a short daily break from 23:59 to 01:02. Liquidity is usually highest when the London and New York sessions overlap.
Can I practise trading gold on a demo account?
Yes. A free demo account lets you trade XAUUSD on MT4 or MT5 with virtual funds, so you can get to know how gold moves and test your approach before using real money. Demo prices and execution may differ from live trading.
How do I start trading gold with Fintrix Markets?
Open and fund your account, then search for XAUUSD in MT4 or MT5. You can also practise first on a free demo account.
* Spreads quoted are minimum observed spreads on the Zero account
¹ Fill rate data recorded over a six-month monitoring period ending 01 October 2026 for XAUUSD on Fintrix Zero accounts.
² Slippage data recorded over a six-month monitoring period ending 01 October 2026. Exact figure calculated for this period is 40.4%.
³ Service levels may vary during peak trading hours.