HFM Gold Spread & Trading Conditions 2026

HFM quotes Gold — the XAU/USD gold spot contract — with a standard spread of 0.29 (Premium). 0.29 (Premium) places it 8th out of the 29 brokers we track quoting Gold, tighter than the median of 0.3. On raw/ECN accounts the spread is typically 0.10 (Zero). Spreads are quoted in points.

Fee context from our review: HFM offers competitive pricing with multiple account types to suit different trading styles. The Premium account is commission-free with spreads from 1.0 pip on EUR/USD. The Zero account offers raw spreads from 0.0 pips with a $3 per lot per side commission ($6 round turn). Pro and Pro Plus accounts offer tighter spreads with no commission. HFM charges no deposit or withdrawal fees, though a $5 monthly inactivity fee applies after 6 months of dormancy. Equity CFD trades carry a 0.10% commission.

Across the 29 public brokers we track quoting Gold, HFM ranks 8 against a median of 0.3. Ranked on published standard-account quotes — see our [methodology](/our-methodology/).

When trading Gold at HFM:

Minimum deposit: $0
Maximum leverage: 1:2000 (Global) | 1:30 (EU)
Commission: $3.00/lot (Zero Account)
Execution: STP / ECN capabilities
Platforms: MT4, MT5, HFM App

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.

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. HFM supports MT4 and MT5 for spread-sensitive execution.