What Is XAU/USD? Gold Price, Quotes and Key Levels | Borearis
XAU/USD is the price of one troy ounce of gold in US dollars. XAU is the ISO code for gold, and USD is the quote currency.
How the quote works
A quote of 4,100 means one ounce costs 4,100 US dollars. When the quote rises, gold is getting more expensive in dollars; when it falls, cheaper. Most brokers offer it as a CFD, so you trade the price change rather than owning metal.
What moves it
- US real yields and the dollar: higher real yields usually pressure gold.
- Risk events: gold often catches a bid when equities fall sharply.
- Central-bank buying and physical demand, which act more slowly.
How to read the levels
Our gold page publishes the intraday pivot, first and second resistance and support, updated every 30 minutes. Use them as zones, not exact ticks.
Before you trade
Decide risk first. The position size calculator turns risk percent and stop distance into lots; the ATR stop calculator sets the stop from volatility.
Is XAU/USD the same as gold?
Yes. XAU is the ISO code for gold and USD is the quote currency, so XAU/USD is the spot gold price in dollars.
Can I trade gold without owning it?
Yes. Most retail brokers offer gold as a CFD, where you trade the price change with leverage.
What time does gold trade?
Spot gold trades from Monday morning in Asia to Friday close in New York, with a short daily break.
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