Trade gold, silver and beyond.
Speculate on or hedge with precious metals against the US dollar — competitive spot pricing, flexible lot sizes and no need to store a single ounce.
Gold spot · live
Prime Raw account
Popular in uncertain markets
Why trade metals with Veltrix Prime
Classic safe haven
Metals often attract buyers when markets turn volatile or uncertain.
Portfolio diversifier
Metals can behave differently from equities and currencies.
Go long or short
Trade both rising and falling metal prices with CFDs.
No physical storage
Gain price exposure without vaults, insurance or delivery.
Flexible sizing
Trade from 0.01 lots to suit any account size.
Fast execution
Market execution with no requotes, even in fast markets.
Metals prices
Indicative prices updating in real time.
| Instrument | Bid | Ask | Spread | Change | 24h trend |
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Metals specifications
Typical conditions on Prime Raw accounts. Standard accounts carry wider spreads with no commission.
| Symbol | Description | Spread from | Contract size | Max leverage* | Trading hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XAUXAU/USD | Gold vs US Dollar | 0.12 | 100 oz | 1:200 | Mon–Fri 01:05–23:55 |
XAGXAG/USD | Silver vs US Dollar | 0.02 | 5,000 oz | 1:100 | Mon–Fri 01:05–23:55 |
XPTXPT/USD | Platinum vs US Dollar | 1.80 | 100 oz | 1:50 | Mon–Fri 01:05–23:55 |
XPDXPD/USD | Palladium vs US Dollar | 2.50 | 100 oz | 1:50 | Mon–Fri 01:05–23:55 |
*Maximum leverage depends on account type and client classification. Conditions may change during volatile markets.
What moves metals?
US dollar strength
Metals are priced in dollars, so a weaker dollar often supports higher metal prices.
Inflation & real yields
Gold tends to benefit when inflation rises and real interest rates fall.
Risk sentiment
Investors often turn to precious metals during geopolitical or financial stress.
Metals questions
What moves the price of gold?
Gold is influenced by the US dollar, interest rates, inflation expectations, central bank buying and overall risk sentiment.
What is the contract size for gold?
One standard lot of XAU/USD equals 100 troy ounces. You can trade from 0.01 lots (1 ounce).
Can I trade silver as well as gold?
Yes — silver, platinum and palladium are also available against the US dollar.
Do metals have a daily break?
Yes. Metals pause briefly each day between 00:00 and 01:00 server time.
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