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| Metal | FEE PER ORDER | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
Gold - XAU/USD
|
Gold - XAU/USD
1.9 Basis point
x trade value
Min.
$2.95
|
$2.95
|
Silver - XAGUSD
|
Silver - XAGUSD
3.4 Basis point
x trade value
Min.
$2.95
|
$2.95
|
| 1 Basis point = 0.0001. | ||
| Metal | FEE PER ORDER | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
|
Gold - XAU/USD
|
Gold - XAU/USD
1.7 Basis point
x trade value
Min.
$2.95
|
$2.95
|
|
Silver - XAGUSD
|
Silver - XAGUSD
3.2 Basis point
x trade value
Min.
$2.95
|
$2.95
|
| 1 Basis point = 0.0001. | ||
| Metal | FEE PER ORDER | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
|
Gold - XAU/USD
|
Gold - XAU/USD
1.5 Basis point
x trade value
Min.
$2.95
|
$2.95
|
|
Silver - XAGUSD
|
Silver - XAGUSD
3 Basis point
x trade value
Min.
$2.95
|
$2.95
|
| 1 Basis point = 0.0001. | ||
Examples of fees
Gold - XAU/USD
| Order value | Trader |
|---|---|
|
$1,000
|
$2.95
|
|
$10,000
|
$2.95
|
|
$100,000
|
$15
|
Silver - XAGUSD
| Order value | Trader |
|---|---|
|
$1,000
|
$2.95
|
|
$10,000
|
$3
|
|
$100,000
|
$30
|
Other fees on Metals
A storage cost of 0.1% per year (0.1%/360 per day) applies when you hold long positions overnight on spot metals.
Borrow fees apply when you hold short positions overnight on spot metals.
The applicable interest rate is the USD benchmark rate plus the mark-up indicated below.
Tier I
- Borrowing fees: 0.01286% per day
Tier II
- Above 1,000,000 USD*
- Borrowing fees: 0.01147% per day
Tier III
- Above 10,000,000 USD*
- Borrowing fees: 0.01092% per day
* The reduced rate applies only to the portion above this threshold.
Rates as of 24/06/2026. Applicable interest rates are updated daily. Contact us for the latest rates.
Example
- Long position: 100 XAUUSD at $2,000 (total value $200,000).
=> Storage fee = 200,000 * 0.1% / 360 = $0.56 per day - Short position : -100 XAUUSD at $2,000 (total value : -$200,000)
=> Borrowing fees = 200,000 x 0.01286% = 25.72 $ per day