Live gold price

What the spot number is and how it is set

The spot gold price is the current market price for one troy ounce of gold quoted in US dollars, and it is set by the interbank market where large institutions trade physical and derivative gold. The price you see on this page is a live reference price for XAU/USD, updated from market data. It is not the price at which you can trade; it is the midpoint around which buy and sell quotes are arranged. The spot price moves continuously during the trading week as orders are matched between buyers and sellers.

A troy ounce is the standard weight unit for gold, and one standard lot of XAU/USD is 100 troy ounces. The pip size for gold is 0.01, so a move from 4275.00 to 4275.01 is one pip. Because the lot size is large, the dollar value of a pip is meaningful even for small accounts: a 0.10-lot position is 10 ounces, and each pip is worth a fraction of a dollar depending on the account currency, but the total can add up quickly over a session.

Why the broker's price differs: the spread

The broker's price for XAU/USD is always two prices: the bid, at which you can sell, and the ask, at which you can buy. The difference between them is the spread, and it is the main cost of entering and exiting a gold trade. The spread is not a fixed number; it depends on market liquidity, the broker's execution model and the time of day. During major news or thin trading hours, the spread can widen significantly, so the price you see on the chart may not be the price you get filled at.

The live price on this page is a single reference number, so it sits between the bid and ask. When you use the calculators, the entry and exit prices you enter are the prices you expect to trade at, not the midpoint. To be accurate, you should adjust your entry for the spread on the side you are trading: if you are buying, use the ask; if you are selling, use the bid. That way the profit or loss calculation reflects the real fill, not an idealised price.

How to read the change and refresh

The change shown next to the live price is the difference between the current price and the previous session's close, and it tells you whether gold is up or down on the day. The price refreshes as new quotes arrive, but the refresh rate can vary, and a fast-moving market can show a price that is already a few pips old. For precise order placement, always check the price on your trading platform, not just on this page.

In the UAE, the trading day starts with the Asian session on Sunday evening or Monday morning local time, depending on daylight saving changes in other regions. The most liquid hours for gold are usually the London and New York overlap, which falls in the late afternoon and evening UAE time. That is when the spread tends to be narrowest and the price moves most cleanly, so it is the best time to check the live price against your platform quote.

How this price feeds the calculators here

The calculators on this site use the live XAU/USD price as the reference for margin calculations and pivot points, but they let you override the price for profit and loss or position size. The margin tool multiplies the lot size by the contract size and the current price, then divides by the leverage ratio, so an accurate price input is essential. If you use a stale price, the margin shown will be wrong by the same percentage as the price error.

For pivot points, the calculator takes the previous session's high, low and close to compute support and resistance levels, which are then plotted relative to the current price. These levels are objective, derived from actual traded prices, and they help you place stops and targets in a disciplined way. The live price is the anchor that makes all these numbers meaningful for a trade you are about to place.

Where the number on this page comes from and what its latency means

The gold quote displayed here originates from liquidity providers connected to FxPro’s trading servers, not from a single exchange. FxPro aggregates bid and ask prices from multiple banks and ECNs, then streams a representative price to this page through a data feed. Because gold trades nearly 24 hours a day, the feed is active almost continuously, but the exact source can vary by market session and available liquidity. This means the number you see is a composite, not a direct read from any one venue, and it reflects the best available prices at the moment of capture.

Latency is the delay between a price update at the source and its display on this page. It depends on your internet connection, the distance to FxPro’s servers, and how often the page refreshes its data. For a fast-moving market like gold, latency can mean the displayed price is a fraction of a second behind the executable price on your MT4, MT5, cTrader, or FxPro Edge platform. If you are planning a precise entry, treat the page price as a reference, not a guarantee, and confirm the live quote on your trading platform before acting.

The page updates at a set interval, not in real time tick-by-tick. Even a one-second refresh cycle can show a price that is already stale when gold moves rapidly. For traders in the UAE, where local internet routing to offshore servers can add milliseconds, the practical impact is minimal for swing trades but potentially significant for scalping. To work with the latency, use this page for orientation and monitor your broker’s platform for execution. The exact latency cannot be stated as a fixed number because it changes with network conditions and market volatility.

Why a broker's quote differs from a reference price

A broker’s quote for XAU/USD differs from a reference price because the broker adds a spread to the raw interbank rate. The reference price, such as the spot gold price near 4275.0, is a mid-market figure with no trading cost built in. FxPro, like any broker, buys at one price and sells at another, so the quote you see on its platforms includes that difference as the spread. The size of the spread depends on market liquidity, volatility, and the broker’s own pricing model, not on a fixed markup. It is not a fee on top of the price; it is the price itself.

The reference price you see on financial news sites or charting tools is often a composite from a different set of liquidity providers. FxPro’s feed may use a different aggregation method or update frequency, so even at the same moment, the numbers can differ by several pips. For gold, where one pip equals 0.01, a difference of 10 pips is only $1.00 per ounce on a 100-ounce lot, but it matters for precise entries. The broker’s quote is the one that applies to your trades, so always use it for order placement, not the reference price.

During news events or low-liquidity periods, the difference between a broker’s quote and a reference price can widen significantly. This is because liquidity providers pull back or quote wider spreads to manage risk, and the broker passes that on. For UAE traders, local trading hours overlap with major gold markets, but gaps can still appear around weekends or data releases. There is no fixed number for how much a quote can differ; it depends on market conditions at that moment. Checking both the broker’s platform and this page can help you gauge the current gap.

Bid, ask and the gap between them

The bid is the price at which you can sell gold, and the ask is the price at which you can buy it. On FxPro’s platforms, these are shown as two numbers, such as 4275.00 bid and 4275.20 ask, though the exact values change constantly. The gap between them is the spread, and for gold it is typically quoted in pips, where one pip equals 0.01. When you open a buy position, you enter at the ask; when you close it, you exit at the bid. The spread is the cost of that round trip, built into the price difference.

The gap between bid and ask is not a fixed number; it depends on market liquidity and volatility. In calm conditions, the spread on XAU/USD may be a few pips, but during news releases or thin trading it can widen to several times that. FxPro does not publish a guaranteed spread for gold, so the quote you see on this page is only indicative. To get the executable spread, check the bid and ask on your MT4, MT5, cTrader, or FxPro Edge platform at the moment you plan to trade. The wider the gap, the more the price must move in your favor before you break even.

For a 0.10-lot gold position, where one lot is 100 ounces, each pip of spread equals $0.10. If the spread is 20 pips, the cost to enter and exit is $2.00. That may seem small, but on a heavily traded account it adds up. The gap also affects stop-loss and take-profit placement: a buy order’s stop-loss triggers on the bid, so a wide spread can stop you out earlier than expected. Always factor the bid-ask gap into your trade plan, especially if you use tight stops or trade during volatile periods.

What a stale quote looks like and what to do about it

A stale quote is a price that no longer matches the current market because the data feed has not updated. On this page, it may look frozen, with the same number displayed for several seconds or minutes even when gold is moving elsewhere. It can also appear as a sudden jump when the feed catches up, skipping intermediate prices. Stale quotes are more common during low liquidity, such as late in the trading day or around market close, and they can mislead you into thinking the market is calmer than it is.

To spot a stale quote, compare the price on this page with the live quote on your FxPro platform. If they differ by more than a few pips and the page price is not changing, it is likely stale. Another sign is a mismatch between the page’s price and recent news or chart movement. For example, if gold is clearly trending up on your MT5 chart but the page shows a flat price, the feed has lagged. Do not place an order based on a stale quote; always confirm on the broker’s platform, which shows executable prices.

If you see a stale quote, refresh the page or wait for the next update cycle. If the problem persists, check your internet connection and try a different network. For UAE traders, local ISP routing can occasionally cause delays, so switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data may help. The page is designed as a reference tool, not an execution feed, so treat any price here as potentially delayed. For precise entries, rely on the live bid and ask in MT4, MT5, cTrader, or FxPro Edge, and use the page only for context.

Tracking the Live Gold Quote on This Page

The live XAU/USD number on this page is sourced from a market data provider that aggregates prices from multiple liquidity providers in the institutional gold market. The displayed reference price around 4275.0 is not the execution price of any single broker, but a composite snapshot used for orientation. Latency depends on the provider's update frequency and your internet connection, and can range from a few milliseconds to several seconds during high volatility, so the number should be treated as a fast, but not guaranteed, market indication.

The latency of the price shown here means that when gold moves quickly, the number you see may lag the actual market by a short interval. This is normal for aggregated data feeds and differs from a broker's streaming quote, which may update more frequently or less frequently. For traders needing to place an order, the live price on this page is a starting point, not a firm quote. The exact execution price will always come from the broker's platform, such as MT4, MT5, cTrader, or FxPro Edge, at the moment the order is sent.

Because the number on this page is a composite, it can differ slightly from the spot price shown on other financial websites or terminals. Each data provider uses its own selection of contributors and its own timestamping, so small variations are expected. For gold priced in USD and traded from the UAE, the local AED value depends on the current USD/AED exchange rate, which is stable but not fixed. When comparing this page's reading with a broker's quote, focus on the difference in pips, where one pip for XAU/USD is 0.01, rather than on the absolute dollar amount.

Bid, Ask and the Spread in a Gold Quote

For XAU/USD, every live quote consists of two prices: the bid, at which you can sell gold, and the ask, at which you can buy it. The ask is always higher than the bid, and the difference between them is the spread. The spread is not a fixed number; it depends on market liquidity, volatility, and the broker's pricing model. On this page, the displayed reference price is typically a mid-price, which is the average of the bid and ask, so it does not show the spread you would actually pay.

The gap between the bid and ask is measured in pips, where one pip for gold is 0.01. For a standard lot of 100 ounces, a one-pip move equals 1 USD in profit or loss, but the spread represents a cost that is paid immediately when you open a position. The spread on XAU/USD can widen during news events, market opens, or low liquidity periods, and it can be different on each trading platform, including MT4, MT5, cTrader, and FxPro Edge. Traders should check the live bid and ask on their broker's platform before placing an order.

When you place a market order to buy gold, you are filled at the ask price, and when you sell, you are filled at the bid. This means that if you buy and immediately sell without the price moving, you lose exactly the spread. For a 0.10-lot gold position, the monetary value of each pip is 0.10 USD, so a spread of, for example, 0.30 pips costs 0.03 USD, but the actual spread number is not stated here because it varies. The spread is the main transaction cost in gold trading, separate from any commission or swap, and it should be factored into every trade plan.

Recognizing and Handling a Stale Gold Quote

A stale quote on a gold chart or price feed looks like a number that has not changed for an unusually long time while the market is active, or a price that is clearly out of line with other sources. For example, if XAU/USD is moving rapidly on a news event but the number on this page stays frozen at 4275.0 for several minutes, that is a sign of stale data. Stale quotes often occur during periods of high volatility, when data providers throttle updates, or when there is a temporary disconnection between the price feed and the display.

If you suspect a stale quote, the first action is to compare the price on this page with the live quote on your broker's trading platform, such as MT4, MT5, cTrader, or FxPro Edge. The broker's quote is the one that matters for execution, so if it differs significantly, trust the broker's platform. Do not place an order based on a price that may be outdated, as you could be filled at a very different level. For traders in the UAE, a quick check of another independent source, such as a major financial news website, can also confirm whether the market has moved.

When a stale quote is identified, the safe approach is to wait for the feed to refresh before making any trading decision. Refreshing the page or checking the timestamp of the last update can help, but the most reliable solution is to use the broker's platform as the primary source of live prices. The number on this page is a reference, not a trading signal, so a stale quote here does not mean the broker's quote is also stale. Always verify the bid and ask on the platform where you will execute the trade, and avoid trading on assumptions from a frozen screen.

Why a Broker's Gold Quote Differs from This Page

The gold price shown on this page is a reference number, while the quote you see on a broker's platform is the actual tradable price. The difference arises because a broker's quote includes the spread, which is the broker's cost of providing liquidity, and may also include a small markup depending on the account type. The reference price here is a composite from multiple liquidity providers and is usually a mid-price, so it will always be between the broker's bid and ask, but not necessarily equal to either.

Another reason for the difference is that each broker sources its prices from its own set of liquidity providers, and the timing of updates can vary. For example, FxPro's quote on MT4 or cTrader may update several times per second, while the reference feed on this page may update less frequently. During fast markets, even a one-second delay can create a visible gap of several pips. In the UAE, where traders use platforms like MT4, MT5, cTrader, and FxPro Edge, the broker's quote is the one that determines your entry and exit, not the reference price.

The difference between the broker's quote and the reference price is not an error; it is the market's way of showing the cost of immediate execution. The spread on XAU/USD can vary from moment to moment based on liquidity and volatility, and it is measured in pips, where one pip is 0.01. A difference of a few pips is normal, but a difference of many pips, especially during quiet market hours, could indicate a wider spread or a temporary data lag. Before placing a trade, compare the live bid and ask on your broker's platform with the reference price to understand the actual spread you will pay.