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FXCM Gold Spread & Trading Conditions 2026
Gold trading at FXCM: standard spread 0.40, raw/ECN 0.15. Min deposit $50, leverage 1:30 (EU/UK) | 1:400 (Global), commission $0 (Spread-based pricing).
By BrokerAnalysis Research Desk•Updated 2026-08-05•Fact-checked by BrokerAnalysis Editorial Team
What are FXCM gold spread?
Gold trading at FXCM: standard spread 0.40, raw/ECN 0.15. Min deposit $50, leverage 1:30 (EU/UK) | 1:400 (Global), commission $0 (Spread-based pricing).
Gold Spread
0.40
Raw/ECN Spread
0.15
Min Deposit
$50
Max Leverage
1:30 (EU/UK) | 1:400 (Global)
Commission
$0 (Spread-based pricing)
Execution
NDD
FXCM Gold Spread
FXCM quotes Gold — the XAU/USD gold spot contract — with a standard spread of 0.40. On raw/ECN accounts the spread is typically 0.15. Spreads are quoted in points.
Fee context from our review: FXCM offers competitive spreads, especially for active traders. Commission-free accounts have spreads starting from ~1.2 pips, while Active Trader options offer raw spreads + commission.
Gold Trading Conditions
When trading Gold at FXCM:
**Minimum deposit**: $50
**Maximum leverage**: 1:30 (EU/UK) | 1:400 (Global)
**Commission**: $0 (Spread-based pricing)
**Execution**: NDD
**Platforms**: Trading Station, MT4, TradingView
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. FXCM supports MT4 for spread-sensitive execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
FXCM quotes a Gold spread of 0.40 on standard accounts, and 0.15 on raw/ECN accounts.
FXCM's commission model is: $0 (Spread-based pricing). 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 FXCM is $50.
The Gold spread at FXCM is 0.40. Raw/ECN accounts quote 0.15 — compare against our best low-spread broker rankings for context.
FXCM offers these platforms: Trading Station, MT4, TradingView. MT4 is supported.