Trade XAU/EUR
Gold / Euro
Gold priced in euros, without the US dollar leg.
Price Chart
Specifications
About Gold / Euro (XAU/EUR)
XAU/EUR is gold priced in euros. It follows the same metal as XAU/USD, but the quote currency changes what you are actually trading. A move in the US dollar shifts XAU/USD even when gold itself is flat. XAU/EUR strips out that dollar leg, which makes it the cleaner instrument for euro-based traders and for anyone trading gold against European rates and inflation. One lot represents 100 ounces.
Key Price Drivers
- Gold demand: central banks, investment flows, and risk sentiment
- European Central Bank policy and euro rates
- Eurozone inflation data
- The EUR/USD rate, which links this pair to dollar gold
Peak Trading Hours
Volume follows the gold market, peaking during London and New York hours.
London–New York overlap (13:00–17:00 UTC)
XAU/EUR moves with dollar gold and EUR/USD combined. Watch both when planning entries.
How to Trade XAUEUR on StoicMarkets
Open an Account
Register for a live or demo account in minutes.
Find XAUEUR in MT5
Open MetaTrader 5, search for XAUEUR 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
Explore Similar Instruments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between XAU/EUR and XAU/USD?
Both follow the same metal. XAU/USD prices gold in dollars, XAU/EUR prices it in euros. A dollar move changes XAU/USD even when gold is flat. XAU/EUR removes that dollar leg.
Who trades gold in euros?
Mostly traders whose accounts or view are euro-based, and anyone trading gold against European rates or inflation rather than US policy.
What is one lot of XAU/EUR?
One lot represents 100 ounces of gold, the same as XAU/USD. Positions run from 0.01 to 100 lots.
When can I trade XAU/EUR?
Monday to Friday, 01:00 to 24:00 server time.
Start Trading XAU/EUR
Open a live account or practice risk-free on demo.
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.