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OANDA Gold Spread & Trading Conditions 2026
Gold trading at OANDA: standard spread Variable, raw/ECN Variable + commission. Min deposit $0, leverage 1:50 (US) | 1:30 (EU/UK) | 1:200 (BVI), commission $5/lot (Core Account).
By BrokerAnalysis Research Desk•Updated 2026-08-05•Fact-checked by BrokerAnalysis Editorial Team
What are OANDA gold spread?
Gold trading at OANDA: standard spread Variable, raw/ECN Variable + commission. Min deposit $0, leverage 1:50 (US) | 1:30 (EU/UK) | 1:200 (BVI), commission $5/lot (Core Account).
Gold Spread
Variable
Raw/ECN Spread
Variable + commission
Min Deposit
$0
Max Leverage
1:50 (US) | 1:30 (EU/UK) | 1:200 (BVI)
Commission
$5/lot (Core Account)
Execution
Market Maker / V2 Engine
OANDA Gold Spread
OANDA quotes Gold — the XAU/USD gold spot contract — with a standard spread of Variable. On raw/ECN accounts the spread is typically Variable + commission. Spreads are quoted in points.
Fee context from our review: OANDA offers flexible pricing with Standard accounts (spreads from 0.6 pips, no commission) and Core/Premium accounts (raw spreads from 0.0 pips + commission). No deposit fees, free withdrawals over $10,000. Inactivity fee of $10/month applies after 12 months of no trading. Premium and Elite accounts offer up to 30% spread reduction.
Gold Trading Conditions
When trading Gold at OANDA:
**Minimum deposit**: $0
**Maximum leverage**: 1:50 (US) | 1:30 (EU/UK) | 1:200 (BVI)
**Commission**: $5/lot (Core Account)
**Execution**: Market Maker / V2 Engine
**Platforms**: OANDA Trade, Advanced Charting (TradingView), MT4
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. OANDA supports MT4 for spread-sensitive execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
OANDA quotes a Gold spread of Variable on standard accounts, and Variable + commission on raw/ECN accounts.
OANDA's commission model is: $5/lot (Core 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 OANDA is $0.
The Gold spread at OANDA is Variable. Raw/ECN accounts quote Variable + commission — compare against our best low-spread broker rankings for context.
OANDA offers these platforms: OANDA Trade, Advanced Charting (TradingView), MT4. MT4 is supported.