The official contract specification table confirms that XS gold (XAUUSD) is 100 ounces per lot. On the row with a USD 6 round-turn commission, the average spread is 0.87 pips (checked 20 October 2026).
Maximum leverage falls from 1:2000 to 1:10 as account equity rises. After reading, you will know which leverage tier applies to your funds and roughly what a trade costs.
In short: XS gold averages 0.87 pips, and leverage depends on equity
- Contract size: XAUUSD is 100 ounces per lot
- Cost: on the USD 6 round-turn commission row, the average spread is 0.87 pips, or USD 8.7 per lot
- Leverage: 1:2000 for equity of JPY 0 to 800,000, down to 1:10 from JPY 64,000,001
- Trading hours: Monday 01:05 to Friday 23:55 (server time), with a daily break from 00:00 to 00:59
- Accounts: Standard has no commission, and Cent runs on MT5 only. Check the official display for gold spreads by account
Spreads are variable. The official table shows the average for the previous trading day, not a value promised at the time you trade. FX and CFD trading can result in the loss of some or all of your funds.
XS XAUUSD spread and commission: figures from the official table
The official contract specification table (metals) is switched by account tab. The display we retrieved did not show the account name, so we list the row with a USD 6 commission.
On this site's broker page, the account with a USD 6 round-turn commission is Elite (minimum deposit USD 500). The official table does not name the account, so we cannot say it is the same account.
| Symbol | Average spread | Spread per lot | Contract size |
|---|---|---|---|
| XAUUSD (gold / US dollar) | 0.87 pips | USD 8.7 | 100 ounces |
| XAUEUR (gold / euro) | 5.5 pips | USD 61.95 | 100 ounces |
※ "Spread per lot" is the Spread USD column of the official table. The XAUEUR conversion is copied as stated in the official table.
The USD 6 round-turn commission is deducted in full when you open a position (official note). Spreads are variable on all accounts.
Cost calculation for 1 lot and 0.01 lot
| Item | 1 lot | 0.01 lot |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | USD 8.7 | About USD 0.09 |
| Round-turn commission | USD 6 | USD 0.06 |
| Total | USD 14.7 | About USD 0.15 |
※ Actual cost changes with the spread at execution. The 0.01 lot figure is a guide calculated as one hundredth of 1 lot.
XS gold leverage: 1:2000 to 1:10 by account equity
Maximum leverage on gold falls as equity rises. Equity is your account funds with floating profit and loss included. The official equity-based table has eight tiers.
| Equity (JPY) | Maximum leverage |
|---|---|
| 0 to 800,000 | 1:2000 |
| 800,001 to 1,600,000 | 1:1000 |
| 1,600,001 to 3,000,000 | 1:500 |
| 3,000,001 to 8,000,000 | 1:200 |
| 8,000,001 to 16,000,000 | 1:100 |
| 16,000,001 to 32,000,000 | 1:50 |
| 32,000,001 to 64,000,000 | 1:25 |
| 64,000,001 or more | 1:10 |
※ USD accounts use the same eight tiers. USD 0 to 5,000 is 1:2000, and USD 400,001 or more is 1:10. Check the official page for the intermediate boundaries.
Accounts with LT in the name use lot-based leverage, which changes with trading volume. Gold is normally 1:2000. Cent LT has fixed leverage that does not change with volume.
XS gold trading hours: Monday 01:05 to Friday 23:55
According to the official metals page, XAU, XAG, XPD and XPT trade from Monday 01:05 to Friday 23:55. There is a break every day from 00:00 to 00:59.
| Item | Server time | Japan time (summer time) | Japan time (winter time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opens | Monday 01:05 | Monday 07:05 | Monday 08:05 |
| Closes | Friday 23:55 | Saturday 05:55 | Saturday 06:55 |
| Daily break | 00:00 to 00:59 | 06:00 to 06:59 | 07:00 to 07:59 |
※ Server time is GMT+2 in winter and GMT+3 in summer time. Japan time is converted as +6 hours in summer time and +7 hours in winter time.
The official site says trading hours can change with the season and market factors. Check the official Trading Hours page and your trading screen for the latest times.
Swap is applied at 23:59 (server time) every day except weekends. On Wednesday, three days are calculated together. The swap-free grace period for gold is covered in an existing column.
See XS swap-free accounts (eligible products and grace period) →
XS gold and HMR: new positions get lower leverage around data releases and weekends
New positions opened during HMR (high margin requirement periods) need more margin than usual. Margin on existing positions does not change (official metals page).
- Economic data: from 15 minutes before the release to 5 minutes after
- Weekends: from 2 hours before the Friday market close to 1 hour after the Monday open
- Holidays: may apply to symbols whose trading hours change
| Equity (JPY) | Maximum leverage during HMR |
|---|---|
| 0 to 6,000,000 | 1:200 |
| 6,000,001 to 9,000,000 | 1:200 |
| 9,000,001 to 15,000,000 | 1:100 |
| 15,000,001 or more | 1:50 |
If you close a hedged position during HMR without enough free margin, the close can fail (official metals page). Leave some margin to spare around data releases.
XS Standard and Cent accounts compared (gold)
| Item | Standard | Cent |
|---|---|---|
| Trading commission | None | None |
| Minimum deposit | No stated minimum | No stated minimum |
| Platform | MT4 and MT5 | MT5 only |
| Maximum leverage | Up to 1:2000* | Check current terms |
| EURUSD average spread | 1.1 pips | 1.1 pips |
※ *Leverage is dynamic, so it changes with equity and symbol. The official table we checked does not name the account, so gold spreads by account are not listed.
For Standard, the margin call level (warning level) is 40%. The stop out level (the margin level at which positions are closed) is 20% (official Standard account page, checked 26 September 2026).
Cent is an account with a smaller trading unit. For silver, 1 lot is 5,000 ounces on Standard and 50 ounces on Cent (official table in an existing column, checked 6 October 2026). For the Cent gold contract size, check the symbol specification on your trading screen.
- To start with no commission, choose Standard
- To try a smaller trading unit, choose Cent on MT5
- To keep the all-in spread low, look at accounts with a round-turn commission (check the official display for values by account)
Before trading gold at XS: checks and bonus conditions
- 01Check the spread in Market Watch
Show gold for your account in the MT4 or MT5 Market Watch window. By default, the chart shows prices before markup. The bid and ask gap does not always match your account's spread.
- 02Find the leverage for your equity
Use the tier table above to find the maximum leverage for your funds. Around data releases and weekends, HMR lowers leverage further.
- 03Set your lot size and margin level
1 lot is 100 ounces. Choose a lot size that leaves room before the 20% stop out level (Standard).
Gold trades count towards the withdrawal condition of the first deposit bonus (JPY 10,000 for a first deposit of JPY 20,000 or more). Within 60 days, you need a total of 5 lots or more across FX, BTC, gold and silver. Only positions held for 2 minutes or longer count (checked 19 September 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the XS gold (XAUUSD) spread?
A. In the official contract specification table, the row with a USD 6 commission shows an average of 0.87 pips (USD 8.7 per lot). It is the previous trading day's average, so check your trading screen for live values (checked 20 October 2026). We could not identify the account from the table we checked.
Q. What is the maximum leverage on XS gold?
A. With equity of JPY 0 to 800,000, maximum leverage is 1:2000. It falls in steps as funds grow, and is 1:10 from JPY 64,000,001 (checked 26 September 2026). During HMR around data releases and weekends, leverage on new positions is limited further.
Q. What are the XS gold trading hours?
A. Trading runs from Monday 01:05 to Friday 23:55 (server time), with a break every day from 00:00 to 00:59. Japan time is +6 hours in summer time and +7 hours in winter time. Hours can change on holidays, so also check the official Trading Hours page.
Q. What is the XS gold trading commission?
A. In the official contract specification table, gold on the USD 6 commission row costs USD 6 round turn per lot. It is deducted in full when you open the position. Accounts with no commission, such as Standard, include markup in the price.
Q. What is the difference between XS Standard and Cent accounts?
A. Both have no trading commission and no stated minimum deposit. Standard offers up to 1:2000 and supports MT4 and MT5, while Cent is MT5 only. Cent has a smaller trading unit, and for silver 1 lot is 50 ounces.
Q. Does XS charge swap on gold?
A. Swap is applied at 23:59 (server time) every day except weekends, and Wednesday counts three days. However, gold is swap-free eligible, so no swap applies during the 5-day grace period. After the grace period, normal swap applies.
Sources and conditions
- XS official: metals trading, contract specifications and trading conditions (checked 20 October 2026) →
- XS official: equity-based dynamic leverage (checked 26 September 2026) →
- XS official: Standard account (checked 26 September 2026) →
- XS official: account types (checked 2 August 2026) →
- XS account types and trading conditions on this site →
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