Different forms of exposure
Physical gold, exchange-traded products, futures and CFDs have different ownership, costs and risks. A gold CFD is not physical bullion.
Know the contract unit
Check the number of ounces or other units represented by a lot, the quote currency and minimum volume. Do not infer contract size from the symbol alone.
Consider market drivers
Currency movements, interest-rate expectations, investment demand and unexpected events can affect gold prices. No single driver reliably predicts a result.
Review costs and downside
Account for spread, financing and margin. Gold can move sharply; describing it as a safe haven does not make a leveraged position safe.
Frequently asked
Does trading a gold CFD mean I own gold?
No. A CFD provides contractual exposure to price movement rather than ownership of bullion.
Further reading
FCA: Contracts for difference ↗External educational references do not imply endorsement, affiliation or regulation of QB Capitals.
Leveraged forex and CFDs involve significant risk of loss. Demo results do not predict live performance. Understand the risks ↗