Trade per ounce contracts in Gold and Silver with some of the most competitive average spreads on the market
Precious metals such as Gold and Silver are often referred to as the ultimate safe haven. They can protect your assets during times of political, economic and market turmoil. Because of this, a lot of experienced investors hold at least some part of their portfolio in precious metals.
| Instrument | Limit & Stop Levels (pips) | Pip Value (1 lot) | Standard Size (1 lot)) | Financing Long (points) | Financing Short(points) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD (XAUUSD) | 0 | 1 USD | 100 oz. | -8.892 | 1.488 |
| SILVER (XAGUSD) | 0 | 5 USD | 5000 oz. | -1.272 | 0.2576 |
Margins on Metals
Margins on Gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) depend on your account leverage. Gold leverage is equal to the account leverage, while Silver leverage is 4 times lower than the account leverage.
Example: Suppose your account has a leverage of 1:50. Your leverage for Gold will be 1:50 and for Silver 1:25.