Trade GC
Gold Futures
The exchange futures contract on gold, the benchmark for global gold pricing.
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About Gold Futures (GC)
GC follows the gold futures contract, the benchmark most institutional gold trading references. Futures pricing usually sits slightly above spot gold because it carries interest and storage costs to the contract date. On StoicMarkets you trade GC as a CFD. One lot represents 100 ounces, the same contract size as spot gold (XAUUSD), so position math carries over directly.
Key Price Drivers
- Real US interest rates and Federal Reserve policy
- US dollar strength
- Central bank gold buying
- Risk sentiment and safe-haven demand
Peak Trading Hours
Gold futures volume peaks during the London and New York overlap, the same profile as spot gold.
London–New York overlap (13:00–17:00 UTC)
GC and spot gold (XAUUSD) track each other closely. The futures price usually sits slightly above spot. That gap narrows as contracts approach their dates.
How to Trade GC on StoicMarkets
Open an Account
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Find GC in MT5
Open MetaTrader 5, search for GC in Market Watch, and add it to your chart.
Place Your Trade
Set your lot size, stop loss, and take profit, then execute your order.
Key terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GC and XAUUSD?
XAUUSD is spot gold. GC follows the gold futures contract. Both represent 100 ounces per lot, and the prices move together. Futures usually trade slightly above spot because the price carries interest and storage costs.
How much is one lot of GC?
One lot represents 100 ounces of gold, the same as spot gold on StoicMarkets. The minimum trade is 0.01 lots, which is one ounce.
When can I trade GC?
Monday to Friday, 01:00 to 23:59 server time. Gold also trades on Saturdays and Sundays on StoicMarkets through the dedicated weekend instrument XAUUSD.24-7.
Why trade gold futures instead of spot gold?
Some traders prefer futures pricing because it is the benchmark that institutional flows reference. In practice GC and XAUUSD move together, so the choice usually comes down to which price you follow.
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CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of rapid capital loss 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.