Are INFINOX's gold (XAUUSD) spreads and leverage the same as for forex? The account pages show no conditions just for gold, and many traders are left unsure.
In short, the official gold spread is from 15 cents on the STP account and from 8 cents on the ECN account. Leverage on metals is dynamic leverage of up to 1:500 (official site, checked 20 October 2026).
By the end, you will know how to choose between STP and ECN and what to check before you trade.
In short: key points of INFINOX's gold (XAUUSD) trading conditions
- Spread: from 15 cents on the STP account and from 8 cents on the ECN account (variable)
- Commission: none on STP. ECN has a fixed commission per lot
- Leverage: up to 1:500 on metals. It falls in steps as trading volume grows
- Margin: margin call 50% and stop-out 20% (as stated on the metals trading page)
- Trade size: from 0.01 lots. Available on MT4 and MT5
This article summarises what the official pages state. It does not promise the conditions you will get when you trade. Gold conditions may differ by entity and account settings. After opening an account, check the client area and your trading platform.
INFINOX gold spread: 15 cents on STP, 8 cents on ECN
| Item | STP | ECN |
|---|---|---|
| Gold spread | From 15 cents | From 8 cents |
| Trading commission | None | Yes (fixed per lot) |
| Major currency pair spread | From 0.9 pips | From 0.2 pips |
※ The official site does not state the amount of the ECN commission for gold. Spreads are variable and change with market conditions and account settings.
The official site quotes the gold spread in cents, not pips. A cent is one hundredth of a dollar. The official site does not explain how to convert it to pips, so check the display on your trading platform.
ECN has a narrower spread but charges a separate commission. For gold too, compare the total of spread plus commission. Check the commission amount in the client area after you open an account.
INFINOX STP vs ECN accounts: differences, commissions and minimum deposit →
INFINOX gold leverage is up to 1:500: how it differs from forex
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum for forex (STP and ECN) | 1:1000 |
| Maximum for metals (gold) | 1:500 |
| Mechanism | Dynamic leverage. It adjusts automatically with position size |
| Tier boundaries | Not stated on the official metals page. Check the client area and the terms |
※ Dynamic leverage means the maximum leverage falls in steps as the total trade amount rises. The official FAQ states that the maximum of 1:500 applies to small positions.
The account types page states a maximum of 1:1000. For gold, the 1:500 maximum on the metals trading page is the reference. Read 1:1000 as the forex maximum.
Required margin is the trade value divided by leverage. Check the contract size per lot in the symbol specifications on your trading platform.
INFINOX gold trading hours and margin: closed at weekends
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Trading hours | Sunday 23:00 GMT to Friday 22:00 GMT. A short break each day |
| Weekend | Closed |
| Margin call | 50% |
| Stop-out | 20% |
| Minimum trade size | 0.01 lots |
| Negative balance | Stated to be protected so the balance does not go negative |
※ GMT is nine hours behind Japan time. The official trading hours correspond to Monday 8:00 am to Saturday 7:00 am in Japan time.
Stop-out is when open positions are closed by force once the margin level falls below a set level. The margin call is a warning that comes before it.
Our existing column treats 50% and 20% as settings that depend on the account group. Check the values for your own account in the terms and on your trading platform.
INFINOX gold trading environment: spot and futures CFDs
- Spot: for the short term. Swap charges apply
- Futures CFD: for the medium term. No overnight swap charges
- MT4 and MT5: charting tools suited to XAUUSD and XAGUSD price moves
- IX Social: copy trading that follows other traders
- 4XSolutions VPS: an environment to keep EAs connected around the clock
- Order execution: NDD (non-dealing desk). Stated to connect directly to the market on STP and ECN accounts
If you plan to hold gold for a long time, first check how the costs of spot and futures CFDs differ. The official site does not state the swap amounts.
Before you start gold at INFINOX: checks and how to choose between STP and ECN
| Condition | Candidate account |
|---|---|
| You want no commission and clear costs | STP account |
| You value a narrow spread and can manage the commission too | ECN account |
| You trade often | Compare the total of spread and commission |
- 01Save the applicable entity and terms
Check the entity name and terms on the registration screen. The entity listed on this site's broker page is INFINOX Limited (Mauritius FSC, GB20025832).
- 02Choose an account type
STP and ECN differ in commission and spread. Choose based on how often you trade gold and your cost including commission.
- 03Check the symbol specifications and margin
On your trading platform, look at the XAUUSD contract size, required margin and leverage. Before depositing, calculate the required margin for 0.01 lots.
- 04Decide your deposit amount
The official FAQ states a minimum deposit of USD 50 or the equivalent in the base currency (checked 17 October 2026). The client area display is the reference for each payment method's conditions.
The limited-time bonus listed on this site (until 31 December 2026) gives trading-only credit worth 20% of your deposit. The credit itself cannot be withdrawn. Eligible trades earn USD 1 cashback per lot on forex and metals, and eligible accounts are approved STP, ECN and ZERO accounts. An application is required, and the conditions may change.
INFINOX 20% deposit credit bonus: conditions and cautions →
Overseas forex is leveraged trading, and you may lose some or all of your funds. Set your lot size and stop-loss width in advance, based on how gold moves.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the INFINOX gold (XAUUSD) spread?
A. The official account types page states from 15 cents on the STP account and from 8 cents on the ECN account (checked 20 October 2026). Spreads are variable and change with market conditions and account settings. The ECN account charges a separate commission.
Q. What is the INFINOX gold leverage?
A. The official metals trading page states a maximum of 1:500 for metals. This differs from the forex (STP and ECN) maximum of 1:1000. It is dynamic leverage, so it falls in steps as the total trade amount rises.
Q. Is STP or ECN better for gold at INFINOX?
A. STP is a candidate if you want no commission and clear costs. ECN is a candidate if you value a narrow spread and can manage the commission too. The official site does not state the ECN commission for gold, so check it after opening an account.
Q. What are INFINOX's gold trading hours?
A. The official metals trading page states that trading normally runs from Sunday 23:00 GMT to Friday 22:00 GMT. There is a short break each day, and the market is closed at weekends. In Japan time, this is Monday 8:00 am to Saturday 7:00 am.
Q. What is the minimum lot size for gold at INFINOX?
A. The official metals trading page states that you can trade from 0.01 lots. The minimum deposit in the official FAQ is USD 50 or the equivalent in the base currency (checked 17 October 2026). Check each payment method's conditions in the client area.
Sources and conditions
- INFINOX official Japanese site: metals trading (gold leverage, trading hours, margin and trading environment; checked 20 October 2026) →
- INFINOX official Japanese site: account types (gold spread and commission; checked 20 October 2026) →
- INFINOX account types and trading conditions (this site) →
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