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9 Commodities
Commodities Prop Firms
Commodities—particularly Gold (XAUUSD) and Crude Oil (USOIL)—offer massive, trend-following opportunities for funded traders. Gold is heavily influenced by the US Dollar and geopolitical events, making it a favorite for news and macroeconomic traders. Prop firms that offer strong commodity trading conditions give you access to these deep, global markets with leverage that would require massive capital in a traditional futures account.
Gold (XAUUSD)
The most popular commodity by far. Highly volatile and heavily reactive to USD news like CPI and NFP.
Oil (WTI/Brent)
Crude oil offers incredible trending environments based on global supply/demand and geopolitical news.
Safe Haven
Gold acts as a safe haven, meaning it often sees massive volume during global market panic or uncertainty.
Contract Sizes
Be extremely careful with lot sizing. A 1-lot of Gold moves very differently in dollar value than a 1-lot of EURUSD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is trading Gold (XAUUSD) considered forex or commodities?
While Gold is technically a precious metal/commodity, almost all CFD prop firms group XAUUSD together with their forex pairs for trading purposes and platform accessibility.
What is the typical leverage for Gold at a prop firm?
Gold leverage is usually slightly lower than major forex pairs. If a firm offers 1:100 on forex, Gold is often capped at 1:30 or 1:40 due to its higher volatility.
Are there swap fees for holding commodities overnight?
Yes. Commodities and metals usually have overnight swap fees (rollover). If you are a swing trader, you must account for these costs, or choose a firm offering swap-free accounts.