Trade CFD Metals
The below table includes all the CFD metals we offer
Metals
| Symbol | Currency Base | Description | Margin | Swap Long | Swap Short | Min Lots | Max Lots | Trading Hours * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fees
Find out if and how our fees are applied to deposits, withdrawals and trades. You can find all the details on our overview.
Holiday Hours
Due to the global nature of CFDs, traders should be aware of the specific holiday trading hours observed in each market.
Corporate Actions
Corporate Actions are the dividends paid by stocks and indices, this might affect your trading.
What does trading in metals mean?
In addition to currencies, metals are also traded on the international financial markets on a CFD basis. The two most traded metals are gold (XAU) and silver (XAG). In general, both metals are traded against USD, but trading in EUR is also offered. There are many ways to buy into precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum. So if you’re just starting to study precious metals, read on to learn more about how they work and how to invest in them.
How can I trade metals?
Suppose that 1 ounce (0.01 lots) of gold (XAUUSD) is worth approximately USD 1,300 on the market at this given time. If you sell 1 ounce of gold (short) at a price of 1,300 USD, you will receive 1,300 USD. For example, if the price per ounce drops to USD 1,100 and you buy back the previously sold ounce at a lower price, you will have a profit of USD 200. And vice versa, if the price for 1 ounce rises to 1,500 USD and you close your sales position (short), you lose 200 USD.
* Please note that the value of the products may change. The examples on our website are hypothetical and should not be used as guidance or advice. You can always contact our team if you have a question.
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Traded products such as Metal CFDs are commission-free at GBE.
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No. You can open and manage accounts with GBE brokers free of charge. This applies to both live and demo accounts. However, please remember that demo accounts are closed after 30 days of inactivity. If you hold your trading positions overnight, your positions will incur swap fees based on the currency pair or CFDs you trade.
Both platforms are very similar in their basic functions, but there are some differences:
- different programming languages (MQL4, MQL5)
- different number of time levels and indicators
- different number of order types
GBE brokers does not charge any fees or commissions for deposits or withdrawals. Such fees are charged by payment service providers like PayPal, Visa, Neteller etc. Credit card deposits may incur additional fees due to exchange rate differences. These fees are charged by the banks, not by us. For an overview of our deposit and withdrawal methods and the fees involved, please click here.