Gold (XAU/USD) Spreads and Fees Explained for Indian Traders
The spread (in XAU/USD price units) is the main cost of each gold trade. For one standard lot (100 oz), each 0.01 price movement is worth $1. Overnight positions incur a swap. Use the calculator to estimate your total cost.
The spread is the difference between the buy and sell price of gold (XAU/USD) and is the main cost of each trade. It is quoted in price units (e.g., 0.30). For one standard lot (100 oz), each 0.01 price movement equals $1. To calculate the spread cost, multiply the spread by the contract size (100 oz) and the number of lots. Overnight positions also incur a swap fee, which can be positive or negative. Always factor in both costs before entering a trade.
How it works
The spread is the difference between the buy and sell price of gold (XAU/USD) and is the main cost of each trade. It is quoted in price units (e.g., 0.30). For one standard lot (100 oz), each 0.01 price movement equals $1. To calculate the spread cost, multiply the spread by the contract size (100 oz) and the number of lots. Overnight positions also incur a swap fee, which can be positive or negative. Always factor in both costs before entering a trade.
Common questions
What is a swap?
An overnight financing charge for holding a position past the daily cut-off.
Are raw spreads cheaper?
Raw/ECN spreads are tighter but add a commission — compare the all-in cost.
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