SPOT GOLD
A golden opportunity for your trading.
Gold trading is one of the world’s oldest investment. Considered as a hedge, a safe haven or a diversifier, the yellow metal remains one of the most popular assets in uncertain times.
Swissquote has just launched Spot Gold trading (XAU), side by side with other currency pairs, allowing you to gain exposure to the commodity.
The many ways Swissquote does gold
Invest in the companies that mine and sell the precious metal.
Get direct exposure by buying fractional ounces of gold – without turning your house into Fort Knox.
Use this passive method to track the price of gold or of a basket of gold mining companies.
CFDs offer the ability to use financial leverage to trade larger amounts than your original deposit for speculative or hedging strategies.
Structured products are another investment alternative for trading gold with leverage, booster and barrier.
Hedge price risk, or take long or short positions with the world’s most liquid precious metals futures market.
Whether you’re looking to invest in gold as part of a long-term strategic allocation, or if you want to speculate on gold prices in the short term, we have the instruments to suit your needs:
| Precious Metal | Custody Fees* | Spread** |
|---|---|---|
| Gold XAU | 0.2% p.a. | 0.25 – 0.9% |
| VIP Gold XAU | 0.1% p.a. | 0.25 – 0.9% |
*+ standard VAT rate for EU residents.
**refer to Currency Conversion spreads.