Trade the world’s most watched precious metal as a CFD on Defcofx. Access Gold against the US Dollar with 0.40 average spread, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:500 and no maximum lot size restriction on MetaTrader 5.
Gold is one of the most liquid and closely watched instruments in global markets. As a CFD, you can speculate on rising or falling XAU/USD prices without owning physical bars or coins.
Buy Gold if you expect prices to rise or sell Gold if you expect the spot price to fall.
Gold reacts strongly to the US Dollar, real yields, inflation expectations, Fed policy and risk sentiment.
Trade Gold on MT5 with 0.01 minimum lot size, no maximum lot limit and no physical delivery requirement.
Open your account, access MT5 and trade XAU/USD with 0.40 spread, zero commission and leverage up to 1:500.
Trade Gold with transparent conditions designed for active metals traders: tight average spread, zero commission, no swap fees and flexible position sizing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | GOLD (XAU/USD) |
| Contract Value | 100 oz |
| Average Spread | 0.40 |
| Commission | $0 |
| Minimum Lot Size | 0.01 |
| Maximum Lot Size | No Limit |
| Leverage | Up to 1:500 |
| Swap Fees | None |
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
| Trading Hours | 23 hrs/day, 5 days/week |
Gold spread is quoted in USD per ounce. A 0.40 spread means the buy-sell difference is $0.40 per ounce. On a standard lot of 100 oz, the round-trip cost is $40. On a 0.01 micro lot, it is about $0.40.
When you trade Gold as a CFD on Defcofx, you are speculating on whether the spot price of Gold will rise or fall. Gold is priced in US Dollars per troy ounce, and the common ticker is XAU/USD.
Open a buy position when you expect the spot price of Gold to rise against the US Dollar.
Open a sell position when you expect Gold prices to fall. CFD trading allows both directions.
One standard lot represents 100 troy ounces of Gold. The minimum lot size is 0.01, equal to 1 oz exposure.
Gold is one of the most macro-sensitive assets in the world. It can move sharply when the US Dollar, inflation expectations, real yields or geopolitical risk change.
Gold often has an inverse relationship with the Dollar. A weaker USD can lift Gold, while a stronger USD can pressure it.
Gold pays no yield, so falling real yields and dovish Fed expectations can make Gold more attractive.
Gold is widely used as an inflation hedge when investors want to preserve purchasing power.
Wars, political crises and financial instability can drive safe-haven demand into Gold.
Central bank reserve demand can add structural support to Gold over the medium and long term.
Seasonal jewellery and cultural demand from India and China can support physical Gold demand.
A weaker US Dollar often lifts Gold, while a stronger Dollar tends to weigh on it. Many Gold traders monitor the DXY index as a real-time proxy for Dollar strength.
Gold trades nearly 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, but the best liquidity and strongest movement usually occur when London and New York are active.
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM GMT. European demand enters and liquidity can rise quickly.
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM GMT. Peak Gold liquidity and major US data influence.
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM GMT. Fed comments, CPI, NFP and Dollar movement can drive direction.
1:00 AM to 7:00 AM GMT. Lower volume, but Gold can still react to Asia news or geopolitical events.
Gold supports multiple trading styles because it responds to macro cycles, news events, institutional levels and breakout patterns.
Gold can form strong multi-month trends driven by Fed cycles, Dollar direction and macro risk sentiment.
Fed meetings, US CPI, NFP and geopolitical headlines can create large short-term Gold moves.
Gold often respects key levels and psychological round numbers watched by institutional traders.
Gold frequently consolidates before major macro events and then breaks sharply once the catalyst arrives.
Open a live account to trade XAU/USD on MT5 with 0.40 spread and zero commission, or start with demo first.
Defcofx gives Gold traders the conditions they need for efficient CFD trading: tight pricing, no commission, no swap fees, high leverage and MT5 execution.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Spread | 0.40 average spread on Gold |
| Commission | Zero commission |
| Swap Fees | No swap fees |
| Leverage | Up to 1:500 |
| Lot Size | 0.01 minimum, no maximum limit |
| Contract Value | 100 oz per standard lot |
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
| Welcome Bonus | 40% bonus on first deposit of $1,000+ |
| Withdrawals | Processed within 4 business hours, including weekends |
| Accounts | Live and demo accounts available |
First-time depositors on Defcofx receive a 40% bonus on deposits of $1,000 or more. Available to all clients globally. Terms and conditions apply.
Gold can move $30–$80 per ounce in a single session during high-impact events. With leverage up to 1:500, managing risk is essential.
Gold can gap on geopolitical surprises and Fed shocks. Define your exit before entering.
Size positions based on account balance and avoid overexposure on volatile sessions.
Gold’s inverse relationship with the Dollar means strong USD moves can directly affect your trade.
Fed meetings, CPI, NFP and geopolitical headlines are the highest-impact Gold catalysts.
At 1:500 leverage, a 0.2% move against you on a standard lot can wipe out full margin. Use appropriate position sizing and stop losses on every trade.
Gold CFD trading uses a different lot and price structure than currency pairs. On Defcofx, one standard lot equals 100 troy ounces, while 0.01 lot gives exposure to 1 ounce. A 0.40 spread means $0.40 per ounce.
0.01 lot represents 1 oz of Gold exposure, making XAU/USD accessible for smaller position sizes.
1 standard lot represents 100 oz of Gold, so movement in Gold price can create significant P/L changes.
A 0.40 spread means $40 round-trip cost on a standard lot and about $0.40 on a 0.01 lot.
Quick answers for traders reviewing Gold CFD conditions, cost, leverage and account access on Defcofx.
The average spread on Gold is 0.40. This means the buy-sell difference is $0.40 per ounce, with zero commission added.
One standard lot of Gold represents 100 troy ounces. The minimum lot size is 0.01, which represents 1 oz.
Yes. Because Gold is traded as a CFD, you can sell Gold when you expect the price to fall.
Defcofx lists leverage up to 1:500 on Gold. High leverage increases both potential gains and losses.
The listed conditions state no swap fees on Gold positions. The spread is the main listed trading cost.
Open a live or demo account, download MT5, search for GOLD in Market Watch and place your first trade according to your plan.
Gold is one of the most liquid, watched and traded instruments in the world. Whether you are trading inflation, Fed cycles, Dollar weakness or geopolitical risk, Defcofx gives you 0.40 spread, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:500 and MT5 execution.
