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Updated 2026-06-17

Gold Trading with PU Prime in Canada

Everything you need to trade gold (XAU/USD) as a CFD with PU Prime in Canada — spreads, commission, leverage, contract size and overnight costs — plus today’s live spot price and what’s moving it. Market context, not trading advice.

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Min deposit $20  ·  Up to 1:1000  ·  Rating 4.0/5

You can trade gold at PU Prime as a CFD on spot XAU/USD, long or short: Spread (raw spread + commission on Prime/ECN), up to high leverage, varies by account leverage, 1 lot = 100 oz, $20 minimum deposit, on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. The exact conditions and today’s price are below.

Trading gold (XAU/USD) at PU Prime — key facts

Gold trading at PU Prime
InstrumentSpot gold · XAU/USD (CFD)
Spread fromSpread (raw spread + commission on Prime/ECN)
Commission$0 on Standard/Cent; raw spread + commission on Prime/ECN
Max leverageHigh leverage, varies by account
Contract size1 lot = 100 oz
Minimum trade0.01 lots
DirectionGo long or short
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Minimum deposit$20
Overnight swapPositions held overnight pay or earn a swap; a swap-free (Islamic) account is available for eligible clients.
Trading hoursSun 23:00 – Fri 22:00 GMT (gold)

Indicative conditions for trading gold as a CFD at PU Prime in Canada. Spreads, commission and margin are variable — confirm the live figures in your platform before trading.

Spot gold · XAU/USD$4,325.26▼ -9.92 (-0.23%) today
$4,355.0724h high
$4,317.6324h low

As of 2026-06-17 07:00 UTC · indicative spot price (interbank reference) — not PU Prime’s quote

Gold price range & volatility

PeriodSpot gold range (XAU/USD)
Last 30 days$4,080.37 – $4,573.61
Last 90 days$4,080.37 – $4,804.06
Last 12 months$3,298.15 – $5,299.94

30-day volatility is about 26.5% annualized — gold moves enough to matter for position sizing and stop placement. Range figures are an interbank market reference, not PU Prime’s quotes.

What’s moving gold today

Gold is trading around $4,325.26 per ounce and is down today. In the news over the past 48 hours, the conversation around gold is led by Fed & interest rates, Safe-haven demand, Inflation / CPI.

Fed & interest rates

Expectations for US Federal Reserve interest-rate moves are a primary driver of gold; lower rates tend to support it.

Safe-haven demand

Geopolitical tension and market uncertainty lift safe-haven demand for gold.

Inflation / CPI

Inflation data shapes how investors view gold as a long-term store of value.

US dollar

Gold is priced in US dollars, so moves in the dollar tend to push it the other way.

Central-bank buying

Sustained buying by central banks has been a notable source of gold demand.

Based on 43 gold-related stories in the last 48 hours via finance.yahoo.com, fortune.com, goldsilver.com. This is neutral market context, not a forecast, recommendation or financial advice.

How to trade gold with PU Prime in Canada

At PU Prime you trade gold as the XAU/USD CFD on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. You can go long or short, trade from 0.01 lots (1 lot = 100 oz), and pay the spread (plus a commission on the Prime and ECN accounts). Gold can be traded with high leverage, which increases both potential gains and losses.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I trade gold at PU Prime?
Open an MT4 or MT5 account, fund it, then trade the XAU/USD symbol. You can go long or short from 0.01 lots, paying the spread (and a commission on Prime and ECN accounts).
What leverage can I use on gold at PU Prime?
Gold is traded with leverage at PU Prime, and the maximum varies by account and position size. Higher leverage increases both potential profit and potential loss, so size positions carefully.

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