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Forex.com Gold Spread & Trading Conditions 2026
Gold trading at Forex.com: standard spread 0.35, raw/ECN 0.15. Min deposit $100, leverage 1:50 (US) | 1:30 (UK/EU) | 1:400 (Global), commission $5/lot (Raw/Direct account).
By BrokerAnalysis Research Desk•Updated 2026-08-05•Fact-checked by BrokerAnalysis Editorial Team
What are Forex.com gold spread?
Gold trading at Forex.com: standard spread 0.35, raw/ECN 0.15. Min deposit $100, leverage 1:50 (US) | 1:30 (UK/EU) | 1:400 (Global), commission $5/lot (Raw/Direct account).
Gold Spread
0.35
Raw/ECN Spread
0.15
Min Deposit
$100
Max Leverage
1:50 (US) | 1:30 (UK/EU) | 1:400 (Global)
Commission
$5/lot (Raw/Direct account)
Execution
Market Maker + DMA
Forex.com Gold Spread
Forex.com quotes Gold — the XAU/USD gold spot contract — with a standard spread of 0.35. On raw/ECN accounts the spread is typically 0.15. Spreads are quoted in points.
Fee context from our review: Pricing depends on account. DMA account offers lowest cost but requires high balance.
Gold Trading Conditions
When trading Gold at Forex.com:
**Minimum deposit**: $100
**Maximum leverage**: 1:50 (US) | 1:30 (UK/EU) | 1:400 (Global)
**Commission**: $5/lot (Raw/Direct account)
**Execution**: Market Maker + DMA
**Platforms**: Forex.com Platform, TradingView, MT4, MT5
Spreads shown are indicative of the account types we assess. Raw/ECN accounts generally charge a per-lot commission in exchange for tighter raw spreads, while standard accounts build costs into the spread itself.
What Determines the Gold Spread
The Gold spread is driven by liquidity depth, market volatility, the time of day (London and New York sessions are tightest), and the account model you choose. Forex.com supports MT4 and MT5 for spread-sensitive execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Forex.com quotes a Gold spread of 0.35 on standard accounts, and 0.15 on raw/ECN accounts.
Forex.com's commission model is: $5/lot (Raw/Direct account). On raw/ECN accounts the spread is tighter and a per-lot commission applies; standard accounts typically bundle costs into the spread.
The minimum deposit at Forex.com is $100.
The Gold spread at Forex.com is 0.35. Raw/ECN accounts quote 0.15 — compare against our best low-spread broker rankings for context.
Forex.com offers these platforms: Forex.com Platform, TradingView, MT4, MT5. MT4 is supported. MT5 is supported.