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Trade gold with leverage up to 1:800

Access gold as CFDs with spreads from 16 points, or trade gold options. Choose to trade swap-free, leverage your positions, or open options contracts with customisable parameters.

Why trade gold with Deriv

Options trading

Speculate on price movements with without losing more than your stake with options.

Swap-free accounts

Trade CFDs without overnight fees and competitive 36-point spreads on a Deriv MT5 Swap-free account.

Start from just 1 USD

Begin trading gold options with just 1 USD. No need for substantial capital to access the gold market.

How to trade gold on Deriv

Gold CFDs

Trade gold price movements with leverage and flexibility

SpecificationDetails
LeverageUp to 1:800
Spreads16 points on Deriv MT5 Standard account (36 points on Deriv MT5 Swap-free account)
PlatformsDeriv MT5, Deriv cTrader
Trading styleTechnical analysis, trend following, hedging strategies
Best forTraders who want to go long or short on gold with leverage
Gold options

Speculate on gold with defined risk and precise expiry times

SpecificationDetails
Minimum stake1 USD
RiskLimited to your initial stake
PlatformsDeriv Trader, SmartTrader, Deriv Bot
Trading styleShort-term speculation, event-driven trading, automated strategies
Best forTraders who want controlled risk exposure

Gold trading platforms

Deriv MT5

Advanced multi-asset platform with technical indicators, multiple timeframes, and one-click trading.

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Deriv cTrader

Intuitive interface with advanced charting, level II pricing, and algorithmic trading capabilities.

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Deriv Trader

Straightforward platform for trading gold options with customisable parameters. Set your stake, customise your contract, and trade.

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Deriv Bot

Build automated gold trading bots without coding. Create custom strategies using drag-and-drop logic.

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SmartTrader

Web-based options trading with flexible contracts and instant execution. Trade gold options from any browser without downloads.

How to start trading gold on Deriv

  1. Create your free account

    Sign up for a Deriv account with your email.

  2. Make a deposit

    Fund your account using your preferred payment method.

  3. Open your first gold trade

    Select whether you want to trade gold CFDs or gold options, set your parameters, and open your trade.

Gold FAQs

Gold CFDs allow you to trade gold price movements with leverage up to 1:800, meaning you can hold positions and benefit from both rising and falling markets. Your potential profit and loss depend on how far the price moves. Gold options let you speculate on gold prices with a fixed maximum loss (your initial stake) and defined expiry times. Options are ideal if you want to know your exact risk upfront, while CFDs offer more flexibility for longer-term positions and leverage-based strategies.
You can open a Deriv account with a minimum deposit of just 5 USD. For gold options trading, you can start individual trades with as little as 1 USD. For gold CFDs, your position size will depend on your account balance and the leverage you choose, but you can start small and scale up as you gain experience.
Yes, we offer swap-free accounts on Deriv MT5. With a Deriv MT5 Swap-free account, you can trade gold with spreads from 36 points and zero overnight interest charges.
Yes. You can automate gold trading using Deriv Bot or follow other traders through Deriv Nakala or Deriv cTrader, depending on your preferred approach.

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