Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Choose from 27 popular and niche metals, energies and softs
Trade Spot Gold from as little as 0.3 points
Leverage gives you large exposure from a small amount of capital*
Minimum size 0.50
Contract size USD 50
One Pip means 1 Cents/Troy Ounce
Value of one Pip USD 50 (GBP 40.20)
Margin 10%
Minimum stop distance 4
Minimum guaranteed stop distance 8
Your aggregate position in this market will be margined in the following tiers:
| Tier | Position size | Margin |
| 1 | 0 - 81.3 Contracts - USD | 10% |
| 2 | 81.3 - 162.6 Contracts - USD | 10% |
| 3 | 162.6 - 243.9 Contracts - USD | 10% |
| 4 | 243.9 + Contracts - USD | 15% |
If your aggregate position is larger than Tier 1, your margin requirement will not be reduced by non-guaranteed stops.
Please note: we have tried to ensure that the information here is as accurate as possible, but it is intended for guidance only and any errors will not be binding on us.
* While leverage can amplify profits it also magnifies losses, as both are calculated on the full size of the position, not your initial margin. Always remember to use an effective risk management strategy.
* While leverage can amplify profits it also magnifies losses, as both are calculated on the full size of the position, not your initial margin. Always remember to use an effective risk management strategy.
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