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What Gold futures are available?
The CME Comex Exchange
All gold futures are listed on the Comex (Commodity Exchange Inc.). This exchange is known for its metal futures, particularly gold and silver. The Comex is part of the CME Exchange (Chicago Mercantile Exchange). The CME is one of the largest exchanges in the world.
The four Gold futures
DThe standard gold future is popular with large investors. Smaller investors tend to opt for the mini or micro gold future. The 1-ounce gold future was introduced recently and is becoming increasingly popular.
| Symbol | Tick | Tick value | |
| Gold Future | GC | 0,1 | 10 $ |
| E-mini Gold Future | QO | 0,25 | 12,5 $ |
| E-micro Gold Future | MGC | 0,1 | 1 $ |
| 1 Ounce Gold Future | 1OZ | 0,25 | 0,25 $ |
Tip: A tick is the smallest possible price movement. Take the Micro Gold Future, for example. If the future is quoted at 4,000, the next price would be 4,000.1, then 4,000.2, and so on. The price can never be 4,000.05. The value of this tick is set by the exchange at £1. If you buy at 4,000 and the value rises to 4,000.1, your profit is 1 $.
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| What is the size of the Mini Gold Future? |
| Let's assume that the price of gold is 4,000. One tick corresponds to 0.25. Four ticks therefore correspond to 1 point. Since one tick is worth 12.5 $, one point is worth 50 $. The mini gold has a value of 220,000 $ (= 4,000 x 50 $) . |
| What is the size of the Micro Gold Future? |
| Let's assume that the price of gold is 4,000. One tick corresponds to 0.1. Ten ticks therefore correspond to 1 point. Since one tick is worth 1 $, one point is worth 10 $. The Micro Gold has a value of 40,000 $ (= 4,000 x 10 $). |
| What is the size the 1 Ounce Gold Future? |
| Let's assume that the price of gold is 4,000. One tick corresponds to 0.25. Four ticks therefore correspond to 1 point. Since one tick is worth 0.25 $, one point corresponds to 1 $. The 1 ounce gold contract has a value of 4,000 $. |
| How much does it cost to trade Gold futures? |
| Trading futures is very inexpensive. The commission for purchasing a future is 2,20 $. Customers who trade more than 20 futures per month pay 1,90 $. |
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The advantages of (gold) futures
Negative balance protection for investors residing in Germany.
Traders can use leverage and make more efficient use of their equity.
The costs are very low and execution is very fast.
All orders can be viewed in real time in the exchange's order book.
Futures are regulated instruments on regulated exchanges.
A wide range of futures is available, including indices, cryptos, foreign exchange, etc.
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Our customers receive free real-time quotes from the four CME markets. These quotes are of the highest quality. They are tick-by-tick quotes. Every futures trader knows that without tick-by-tick quotes, their results would be significantly less favorable.
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What factors influence the price of gold?
- Interest rate changes by central banks. When interest rates are lowered, the price of gold usually rises.
- A weaker US dollar makes gold cheaper for buyers outside the US. This increases demand and prices.
- Gold is a hedge against inflation. Higher inflation leads to higher gold prices.
- Gold is a safe haven. Investors buy gold in uncertain times.
- Other factors that influence the price of gold include economic data, ETF flows, and positioning in the futures market.
Why is Comex important?
Comex gold and silver futures are the reference prices used by central banks, mining companies, refineries, jewelers, and investors. This gives Comex a central position in the global gold market. Comex gained importance in the 1970s after the Bretton Woods agreement collapsed and the price of gold was allowed to float freely.
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