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Exness Gold Trading (XAU/USD)

Gold (XAU/USD) is one of the most popular instruments on Exness, traded as a CFD and often watched as a safe-haven asset during market uncertainty.

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XAU/USD SPREAD · MEASURED2026-08-04
Exness Standard · measured$0.24/oz
Interbank reference feed$0.56/oz
measured spread vs reference57% tighter

Spreads may fluctuate and widen depending on liquidity, news and market conditions. Same London–New York hours, both feeds in $ per ounce.

Gold (XAU/USD) is one of the most popular instruments on Exness, traded as a CFD and often watched as a safe-haven asset during market uncertainty. You can go long or short on MT4, MT5 and the Exness platforms. Spreads and volatility can change around major news, and leverage magnifies gains and losses.

Measured: the gold spread on a Standard account

Across the same London–New York hours, the measured XAU/USD spread on an Exness Standard account was $0.24 per ounce, against $0.56 on an independent interbank reference feed — about 57% tighter. This is a live measurement, re-taken on a schedule (latest reading 2026-08-04), and this block is shown only while the measured spread stays below the reference.

Spreads may fluctuate and widen depending on liquidity, news and market conditions.

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Trading gold on Exness

Frequently asked questions

How do I trade gold on Exness?
Gold trades as the XAU/USD CFD on MT4, MT5 and the Exness platforms, where you can take a long or short position on the price.
Why do traders watch gold?
Gold is often treated as a safe-haven asset, so it can attract attention during periods of market uncertainty or volatility.

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