Commodities
XAU/USD Spread Comparison
Gold (XAU/USD) is the most actively traded commodity CFD. Spreads vary more than almost any other instrument. Raw-spread brokers charge under $0.15 per oz. Retail standard accounts can charge $4 or more. The gap makes broker selection critical for active gold traders.
Brokers tracked
30
Cheapest spread
0.08 USD
Most expensive
0.75 USD
Cost gap
9.4x
XAU/USD Spreads by Broker
Data: Nov 1, 2026| # | Broker | Market | Account | Spread (USD) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axi | Australia | Pro | 0.08USD | variable |
| 2 | IC Markets | Australia | Raw | 0.09USD | variable |
| 3 | Tickmill | EU | Raw | 0.09USD | variable |
| 4 | IC Markets | Worldwide | Raw Spread | 0.09USD | variable |
| 5 | BlackBull Markets | Worldwide | Standard | 0.12USD | variable |
| 6 | ThinkMarkets | Australia | ThinkTrader | 0.19USD | variable |
| 7 | Pepperstone | UK | Standard | From0.19USD | variable |
| 8 | ThinkMarkets | Worldwide | ThinkTrader | 0.19USD | variable |
| 9 | CMC Markets | Australia | Standard | 0.2USD | variable |
| 10 | CMC Markets | UK | Standard | 0.2USD | variable |
| 11 | StoneX | UK | Standard | From0.2USD | variable |
| 12 | Pepperstone | Worldwide | Standard | From0.2USD | variable |
| 13 | Pepperstone | Australia | Standard | From0.21USD | variable |
| 14 | Pepperstone | EU | Standard | 0.23USD | variable |
| 15 | Saxo Bank | EU | VIP | 0.24USD | variable |
| 16 | Saxo Bank | Worldwide | VIP | 0.24USD | variable |
| 17 | IG Markets | Australia | Standard | 0.3USD | variable |
| 18 | IG Markets | UK | Standard | 0.3USD | variable |
| 19 | FXCM | UK | Standard | 0.3USD | variable |
| 20 | Spreadex | UK | Spread Bet | 0.3USD | variable |
| 21 | IG Europe | EU | Standard | 0.3USD | variable |
| 22 | XTB | EU | Standard | 0.3USD | variable |
| 23 | IG Group | Worldwide | Standard | 0.3USD | variable |
| 24 | AvaTrade | EU | Standard | 0.34USD | fixed |
| 25 | AvaTrade | Worldwide | Standard | 0.34USD | variable |
| 26 | OANDA | Australia | Standard | 0.41USD | variable |
| 27 | OANDA | Worldwide | Standard | 0.41USD | variable |
| 28 | Capital.com | UK | Standard | 0.5USD | variable |
| 29 | Swissquote | Worldwide | Prime | 0.635USD | variable |
| 30 | XTB | UK | Standard | 0.75USD | variable |
Spreads are indicative and updated daily from broker pricing pages. Raw/ECN accounts include commission. Standard accounts are commission-free.
Why the XAU/USD spread matters
Gold is highly volatile. Most active sessions see $15-$30 daily ranges. A $0.20 spread vs a $4.00 spread means the cheaper broker breaks even on a 1.3% move vs the expensive one's 26%. That difference changes which strategies are viable.
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