Gold live chart & quote
Gold (XAUUSD) is a benchmark safe-haven asset and inflation hedge quoted in US dollars. It reacts sharply to the dollar, real yields, and geopolitical risk, trades nearly around the clock, and is one of the most actively traded instruments among futures and CFD traders.
Gold live chart
On the Merini demo you can watch Gold live prices and charts and practice paper trading with virtual funds — free, instantly, in the browser with no install.
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Predictions are virtual and auto-judged against the real price. Not investment advice.
Key facts
- Asset class
- Metals
- Ticker
- XAUUSD
- Quote currency
- USD
- How to trade
- CFD · futures (the Merini demo is a virtual-funds paper simulation)
What moves Gold
The price of Gold moves with the macro backdrop and supply/demand. See the related guides below.
What drives gold →Related reading
Frequently asked questions
Where can I trade Gold?
Merini is charting/analysis software, not a broker. You can experience Gold live charts and paper trading for free on the demo (virtual funds) without signing up; live trading happens through a broker account you connect yourself.
What are the trading hours for Gold?
Trading hours vary by exchange, broker, and daylight saving. See the trading-hours guide for details, and always confirm the actual hours with your own broker.
This content is for information and education only and is not investment advice or solicitation. Trading conditions (hours, margin, fees, tick value, etc.) vary by exchange, broker, time, and daylight saving — always verify with your own broker before trading. Derivatives trading can result in losses exceeding your deposit.