Key Takeaways
- XAUUSD247 allows eligible traders to trade gold from Monday to Sunday, including weekends.
- This helps traders seize every market opportunity and reduce gap risk when the market opens on Monday.
- XAUUSD247 is tradable on the VT Markets App, MetaTrader 5, and Web Trading.
- The minimum trade size starts from 1 oz, offering greater flexibility in position sizing.
- Maximum leverage is up to 100:1 under a tiered leverage structure.
- Trading costs are relatively lower, including spreads from 20 points, $0 commission, single-sided margin for eligible hedged positions, and overnight swap charges.
- Built-in controls such as exposure limits and Close-Only Mode are designed to help traders manage larger positions.
Gold remains a widely traded market, attracting interest from traders seeking exposure to movements in precious metals.
As trading technology and market access continue to evolve, traders now have more flexibility in how and when they access gold markets.
This guide introduces XAUUSD247, covering its main features, trading conditions, risk controls, and how to access it through the VT Markets App.
What is XAUUSD247?
XAUUSD247 is a gold CFD offered by VT Markets. It allows eligible traders to speculate on changes in the price of gold without buying, storing or taking delivery of physical gold.
Unlike traditional XAUUSD, which generally pauses over the weekend, XAUUSD247 is designed to remain available seven days a week, round the clock from 00:00-24:00 server time. This gives eligible traders the ability to respond to developments that occur outside conventional weekday trading sessions.
These developments can include:
- Geopolitical events
- Major political announcements
- Unexpected economic news
- Changes in risk sentiment
- Other events that may affect demand for gold
When traditional markets reopen, gold prices may adjust to developments that occurred during the closure. XAUUSD247 provides access during this period rather than requiring traders to wait for the weekday session to resume.
Why Should You Trade XAUUSD247?
XAUUSD247 is designed for traders who want greater flexibility in when and how they trade gold. The main advantages include weekend access, smaller position sizes and built-in controls for managing margin and exposure.
- Respond to events throughout the weekend
Geopolitical developments, political announcements and unexpected economic news do not always occur during conventional market hours.
Because XAUUSD247 is available from Monday to Sunday, traders can respond to new information during the weekend rather than waiting for traditional XAUUSD trading to resume.
This can be useful when an event changes a trader’s outlook for gold or affects the risk attached to an existing position.
- Manage exposure before weekday markets reopen
Traditional XAUUSD generally pauses over the weekend. If important news emerges during that closure, traders may be unable to adjust their positions until the next weekday session.
XAUUSD247 provides an opportunity to open, reduce or close exposure during the weekend, subject to available liquidity, trading conditions and platform availability. This may help traders manage the risk of being unable to act before conventional markets reopen.
XAUUSD247 vs XAUUSD
While both XAUUSD247 and traditional XAUUSD provide exposure to gold prices, their contract specifications and trading conditions differ.
*Leverage availability varies according to account type, position size, market conditions, and other applicable trading conditions.
Key Features of XAUUSD247
XAUUSD247 combines extended trading access with a smaller minimum trade size and built-in controls for managing position size and exposure.
Trading Hours
XAUUSD247 is available from Monday to Sunday, with indicative quotation hours of 00:00 to 24:00 server time.
Position Sizing
The minimum trade size starts from 1 oz of gold. This is smaller than the stated 100 oz minimum for traditional XAUUSD and may provide greater flexibility when selecting a position size.
Execution may be subject to brief maintenance or system periods. Traders should refer to the latest product specifications for current trading hours and contract details.
Trading Costs
XAUUSD247 uses variable spreads and carries $0 commission.
Spreads start from 20 points, but actual pricing can vary depending on liquidity, market conditions, and the day of the week. For example, spreads may be higher on weekends, such as around 40 points, compared with around 20 points during weekday sessions.
Positions held through the applicable rollover period may also incur overnight swap charges.
For the latest spread, swap, and product specifications, please refer to the VT Markets App or MetaTrader 5 (MT5).
Tiered Leverage
XAUUSD247 offers leverage of up to 100:1, with the maximum available leverage decreasing as open position size increases.
The applicable leverage tier is based on the larger side of the total buy or sell open positions.
For example:
- Buy 150 lots
- Sell 250 lots
The 250-lot sell position is used to determine the leverage calculation because it is the larger side.
If a position extends across multiple tiers, each portion is automatically calculated using the leverage applicable to that tier.
Single-Sided Margin
XAUUSD247 uses single-sided margin for eligible hedged positions.
When both buy and sell positions are held at the same time, margin is calculated using the larger side rather than charging margin independently on both sides.
For example:
- Buy 3 lots + Sell 3 lots: margin is calculated on 3 lots.
- Buy 3 lots + Sell 4 lots: margin is calculated on 4 lots.
This can reduce the margin required for qualifying hedged positions compared with charging full margin on both sides. Holding opposite positions does not eliminate market risk or applicable trading costs.
Exposure Limits and Close-Only Mode
XAUUSD247 includes limits on the amount of exposure that can be held within one trading login:
- Net Exposure Limit: 3,000 lots per login
- Gross Exposure Limit: 6,000 lots per login
If either limit is reached, the account automatically switches to Close-Only Mode.
Traders can continue to reduce or close existing positions, but cannot increase their exposure until it falls below the applicable limit.
VWAP and Position Calculations
VWAP, or Volume-Weighted Average Price, calculates the average entry price of multiple open positions while taking the size of each trade into account.
Larger positions therefore have a greater influence on the calculated average price. For XAUUSD247, VWAP provides a more representative basis for margin and effective leverage calculations when multiple positions are held. Note:Weekend trading may involve lower liquidity, wider spreads, price gaps and increased slippage. Orders, including stop-loss orders, may be executed at a different price from the one requested, and losses may exceed expectations.
How to Trade XAUUSD247 on the VT Markets App
XAUUSD247 can be accessed directly through the VT Markets App.
Step 1: Go to the Search Bar
From the Home screen, tap the search bar at the top of the page.
Step 2: Find XAUUSD247
Enter XAUUSD247 in the search field and select it from the results.
Step 3: Set Up Your Trade
Review the XAUUSD247 chart and adjust the available settings according to your trading plan, including:
- Trade volume
- Chart timeframe
- Technical indicators
- Take Profit (TP)
- Stop Loss (SL)
- One Tap Trading
- Other available order settings
Step 4: Select Buy or Sell
Once the trade settings have been reviewed, select:
- Buy if you expect the price to rise
- Sell if you expect the price to fall
Check the order details before submitting the trade.
Once placed, the position can be monitored and managed through the VT Markets App.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is XAUUSD247?
XAUUSD247 is a gold CFD that allows eligible traders to trade gold throughout the week, including weekends.
Can XAUUSD247 be traded on weekends?
Yes. XAUUSD247 provides trading access from Monday to Sunday, subject to applicable trading sessions, platform availability, and system maintenance.
How does XAUUSD247 differ from traditional XAUUSD?
The main differences include weekend trading availability, minimum trade size, maximum leverage, margin structure, and built-in exposure controls.
What is the minimum trade size for XAUUSD247?
The minimum trade size starts from 1 oz of gold, allowing traders to manage their gold exposure in smaller increments.
How does tiered leverage work?
XAUUSD247 uses a tiered leverage structure in which the maximum available leverage decreases as the larger side of total open exposure increases.
How is the leverage tier determined?
The leverage tier is based on the larger side of the total buy or sell open positions. For example, if a trader holds 80 lots long and 100 lots short, the calculation is based on the 100-lot short position.
Does XAUUSD247 charge commission?
XAUUSD247 carries $0 commission. Variable spreads and applicable overnight swap charges may still apply.
Are XAUUSD247 spreads different on weekends?
They can be. Spreads start from 20 points, but actual pricing varies depending on liquidity, market conditions, and the day of the week.
For example, spreads may be around 40 points on weekends compared with around 20 points during weekday sessions. These figures are illustrative and can vary.
For the latest pricing and product specifications, refer to the VT Markets App or MT5.
What is single-sided margin?
Single-sided margin means that for eligible hedged positions, margin is calculated using the larger of the total buy or sell positions rather than charging margin independently on both sides.
What happens when the exposure limit is reached?
The account switches to Close-Only Mode. Existing positions can still be reduced or closed, but additional exposure cannot be added until it falls below the applicable limit.
What is VWAP?
VWAP, or Volume-Weighted Average Price, is the average entry price of multiple positions weighted according to the size of each trade.
Which platforms support XAUUSD247?
XAUUSD247 is available through the VT Markets App, MetaTrader 5, and Web Trading, subject to account and regional availability.
