Best brokers for gold trading (XAU/USD)

Gold moves in dollars per ounce and a standard lot is 100 ounces — so the broker matters less than your position size. These brokers offer gold with a free demo to learn that on.

2 regulated brokers ranked for this, each with a free demo. Rankings reflect our editorial criteria — verify the details before you deposit.

Top rated

XM

4.3

Beginner-friendly with generous education and micro accounts.

Start from just a few dollars
Excellent free education & webinars
Micro lots keep position sizes (and risk) small

Demo / min: $5
Spread from: 0.6 pips
Leverage: 1:1000

BeginnersTiny depositsLearning

Regulated by:CySEC · ASIC · FSC

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Forex/CFDs are leveraged products. Most retail accounts lose money.

FxPro

4.4

Established multi-regulated broker with pro-grade execution.

No-dealing-desk execution
Multiple platforms incl. MT4, MT5 and cTrader
Strong, long-standing multi-jurisdiction regulation

Demo / min: $100
Spread from: 0.6 pips
Leverage: 1:2000

Serious tradersMulti-platformRegulation

Regulated by:FCA · CySEC · FSCA · SCB

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CFDs are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money rapidly.

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