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How to trade gold (XAU/USD)

A plain, practical guide for traders in India — lots, leverage, margin, costs and the risk rules that keep beginners in the game.

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Gold (XAU/USD) is traded as a CFD — you speculate on the price, you don't own the metal or coin. One standard lot is 100 oz.

Lots, leverage and margin

Margin is what your broker locks to open a position: (lots × 100 × price) ÷ leverage. At 1:200 a 0.10 lot needs $213.75. Use the margin calculator.

Size to a fixed risk

Decide the money you'll lose at your stop first, then let the position-size calculator pick the lot. Never size by how much margin you have.

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A first gold trade, in the order the steps actually happen.

Costs

You pay the spread on entry and an overnight swap if you hold. Factor both into every trade.

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FAQ

Common questions

What are the practical steps of a first gold trade?

The steps are: decide direction and entry, set a stop loss and take profit in price terms, convert that stop distance into a lot size with the position size calculator, check the margin with the margin calculator, then place the order. Write the plan before clicking, not after.

How do I calculate the pip value of a gold position?

For XAU/USD, one pip is 0.01 and one standard lot is 100 oz, so one pip on a full lot equals $1.00 before conversion to rupees. Scale that by your lot size: a 0.10-lot position moves about $0.10 per pip. The pip value calculator does this conversion for you.

Where should I place my stop loss on a gold trade?

Place the stop loss where your trade idea is proven wrong, not at a round rupee amount you are comfortable losing. On gold, that usually means beyond a recent swing high or low. Then size the position so that stop distance fits your risk budget using the position size calculator.

How do I fund a gold trading account from India?

Funding depends on the broker's accepted methods. For FxPro, local INR bank transfers have been reported, along with cards and e-wallets. Check the current funding page inside your account for the exact options and processing times before you send money, and keep records for your own accounting.

What should I check before pressing buy or sell on gold?

Check four things: the lot size matches your risk, the stop and target are set, the margin is covered, and no major US data release is due within your holding period. The margin calculator and profit calculator give you the numbers. If any of the four is unclear, do not place the order.