Definition of Gold (XAU/USD)
Gold priced in US Dollars, traded as a CFD in the forex market. Gold is considered a safe-haven asset and is one of the most popular instruments among forex traders.
At a glance
Term
Gold (XAU/USD)
URL slug
gold-xau-usd
Category
Instruments
Short answer
Gold priced in US Dollars, traded as a CFD in the forex market.
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Example
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Common mistake
Common mistake: using “Gold (XAU/USD)” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.
Professional tip
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FAQ
Gold priced in US Dollars, traded as a CFD in the forex market.
Knowing the precise definition of “Gold (XAU/USD)” prevents platform and broker-spec mistakes—a common source of size and cost errors.
Common mistake: using “Gold (XAU/USD)” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.