XAUUSD is a common symbol for the price of gold measured in US dollars.
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XAU=GoldUSD=US Dollar
XAUUSD = 2,6001 ounce Gold ≈ $2,600Illustrative example
The symbol tells you what is being priced and which currency is used.
What is XAUUSD?
XAUUSD is a common symbol for the price of gold measured in US dollars.
XAU means gold and USD means US dollar. If the quote rises, one unit of gold is priced at more dollars in that quote.
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- XAUUSD is a quote, not physical gold.
- A broker's CFD contract has its own specifications.
- A rising quote is not a guaranteed trading result.
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