Definition of XAU/USD
The symbol for gold priced in US Dollars. XAU is the ISO currency code for one troy ounce of gold. It is one of the most actively traded instruments in the forex and CFD market.
At a glance
Term
XAU/USD
URL slug
xau-usd
Category
Instruments
Short answer
The symbol for gold priced in US Dollars.
Deep dives
/guide/gold-trading/, /blog/gold-xauusd-trading-complete-guide/, /gold-price/
Example
Apply the definition: restate “XAU/USD” in one sentence tied to your next trade (symbol, direction, size, stop). If you cannot, re-read the definition above.
Common mistake
Common mistake: using “XAU/USD” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.
Professional tip
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FAQ
The symbol for gold priced in US Dollars.
Knowing the precise definition of “XAU/USD” prevents platform and broker-spec mistakes—a common source of size and cost errors.
Common mistake: using “XAU/USD” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.