Trade gold online with low XAU/USD spreads.
Trade gold CFDs with a typical XAU/USD spread of 0.13 — 62% below the market average — deep bullion-desk liquidity and 12 ms average execution.*
XAU/USD
Typical spread
0.13
Why gold traders choose IST Markets
Built for the ounces that matter.
Lower cost per ounce
Typical XAU/USD spread of 0.13 vs. 0.34 at comparable commission-free accounts at other major brokers.*
Fast gold execution
Bullion-desk liquidity with 12 ms average fills around CPI, FOMC and geopolitical events.
Institutional conditions
Segregated client funds and published spreads and commissions.
Automated withdrawals
Over 98% of withdrawals are processed automatically, usually within minutes.
There are gold spreads —
and there are IST spreads.
Typical XAU/USD spread 62% below comparable commission-free accounts at other major brokers during standard sessions.*
Open account| Symbol | IST Markets | Market avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | 0.13 | 0.34 | −62% |
| XAU/EUR | 0.18 | 0.45 | −60% |
| XAG/USD | 0.014 | 0.030 | −53% |
| GOLD.f | 0.22 | 0.55 | −60% |
* Indicative typical spreads, may vary; last updated 26 September 2026. Spreads are variable and may widen during news releases and low-liquidity sessions. Commissions may apply depending on account type. Spreads may widen around CPI, FOMC and geopolitical events.
XAU/USD · 1H
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Gold moves fast
Every ounce, precisely priced.
From CPI to central-bank buying, gold can move sharply. IST Markets streams institutional XAU/USD pricing so you can size positions and manage risk with clear costs. Spreads can widen around major releases.
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Typical XAU/USD spread 0.13*
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