Market analysis
Gold and real interest rates: the core relationship
Gold pays no interest, so a rising real rate makes it less attractive. This is why gold often falls straight…
Gold
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Trading costs
Overnight financing on multi-day gold positions
Gold charges negative swap in both directions. Holding one lot for two weeks can cost over $500 — about $5…
Market analysis
Trading silver (XAG/USD) and its volatility risk
One lot of silver is usually 5,000 ounces, so a $0.01 move is $50 to the account. This is the…
Market analysis
XAU/USD gold rebates: four brokers by account type
Gold rebates differ by almost a factor of two between brokers on the same account tier. But for anyone holding…
Market analysis
Trading gold (XAU/USD): the complete guide
One lot of gold is 100 ounces, so a $1 move in price is $100 to the account. The sizing…
Trading costs
What one lot of gold actually costs to trade
Convert spread into money, add commission in the same units, and find out why two traders on the same instrument…