What is a gold CFD?
A gold CFD is a derivative settled on the price difference between opening and closing. The trader normally does not own physical gold or an exchange-traded futures contract. Units, margin and fees depend on the provider.
What is a gold futures contract?
A gold futures contract is standardised by an exchange and has a defined contract size, minimum price movement and expiry month. Trading, settlement and delivery rules depend on the specific contract.
How are CFDs and futures different?
They differ in venue and counterparty structure, standardisation, expiry, costs and regulation. Both may use margin and amplify gains and losses; sharing a gold reference does not make them the same product.
What must be checked before calculating risk?
Verify contract size, tick size, tick value, volume step, margin, trading hours, financing or exchange fees, expiry rules and account protections in the current official product specification.
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