Gold price in Australian dollars (XAUAUD) — live chart
Follow the live Gold / Australian Dollar price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves XAUAUD.
Chart and quote are a third-party TradingView feed for information only and can differ slightly from Xellion's MT5 prices.
About Gold / Australian Dollar
Gold / Australian Dollar (XAUAUD) expresses the price of gold in Australian dollars per troy ounce. Part of the metals category, it combines exposure to an internationally traded precious metal with an Australian dollar quotation. Its price therefore reflects both changes in gold’s international value and movements in the Australian dollar against other major currencies.
XAUAUD is distinctive because currency movements can reinforce or offset changes in gold prices. A weaker Australian dollar can lift the local-currency gold price even when gold’s US dollar price is unchanged, while a stronger Australian dollar can have the opposite effect. Australia’s links to commodity production also give its currency a different set of influences from gold itself.
On Xellion’s MT5 platform, XAUAUD is traded as a CFD, allowing a position to be long or short without owning the underlying gold. The contract size is 100 troy oz, and trading runs nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday, with a short daily break. CFD trading involves leverage-related risks, and changes in both gold and currency markets can affect positions.
What moves the price
- International gold prices and physical demand
- Australian dollar movements against the US dollar
- Interest-rate expectations and real yields
- Inflation concerns and demand for safe-haven assets
- Australian economic data and monetary policy
- Commodity-market conditions and global risk sentiment
| Symbol | XAUAUD |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 100 troy oz |
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Trading hours | Nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday, with a short daily break |
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XAUAUD questions
What does the XAUAUD quotation represent?
XAUAUD shows how many Australian dollars correspond to a troy ounce of gold. It is a gold price expressed in Australian currency, so movements can arise from changes in gold’s value, the Australian dollar, or both.
Why can XAUAUD move differently from gold priced in US dollars?
The Australian dollar exchange rate adds a currency component to XAUAUD. If the Australian dollar strengthens against the US dollar, it can offset a rise in US dollar gold prices. If it weakens, it can amplify that rise instead.
What does the XAUAUD contract size mean on Xellion?
The XAUAUD contract size is 100 troy oz. This defines the underlying gold quantity represented by a contract, not physical gold ownership. On Xellion’s MT5 platform, the instrument is a CFD, and positions can be long or short.
When can XAUAUD be traded?
XAUAUD trading is available nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday, with a short daily break. This does not mean continuous access throughout the week. While trading is closed, developments affecting gold or the Australian dollar may influence the price when trading resumes.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Charts and prices on this page come from TradingView for information only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure