PRECIOUS METALS

In the Forex market, precious metals are treated as currencies, and are traded around the clock in pairs with other currencies. Their low or negative correlation to other asset classes provides an effective means of diversifying portfolios and hedging risks.

The Swissquote edge
  • Transparent pricing – Competitive spreads and low margin rates (no hidden commissions or trading fees)
  • Deep liquidity guaranteed with our network of Tier 1 banks and regional non‑bank liquidity providers
  • Flexible transaction sizes – Micro, mini and standard lots are available for all platforms
Find your gold mine
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Trade Gold (XAU), Silver (XAG), Platinum (XPT) and Palladium (XPD) against the main currencies.
Precious metals offer insights into economic health and are often viewed as a safe haven during times of economic or political uncertainty.

SymbolsMinimum spreads (points)Margin requirements
Premium
min. 1K EUR
Prime
min. 5K EUR
Elite
min. 10K EUR
XAUUSD0.250.23From 0.0 points + EUR 2.5 per side per lot5%
XPDUSD1.61.310%
XPTUSD2.82.510%
XAGUSD1.141.1010%

To see trading conditions on all asset classes: Download Forex Product Guide

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  • Endless opportunities

    Largest financial market in the world – highly liquid, open 24/5

  • Scale up profits with leverage

    Leverage your investments up to 1:20 to increase returns on your capital

  • Diversify and hedge risks

    Take long or short positions on precious metals

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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 50% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Please read the full Risk Disclosure Statement about the detailed analysis of the risk involved.

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