XAUUSD Trading Guide 2026

Specialized calculator and guide for XAUUSD (Gold) traders.

About XAUUSD Trading

XAUUSD (Gold vs US Dollar) is the most traded commodity pair in the world. This guide covers everything you need: unique pip values, best trading sessions (London/New York overlap), position sizing formulas, and common mistakes that cost gold traders money.

XAUUSD Key Specifications

Python Example

from gfil_calculators.position_size import calculate_position_size
from gfil_calculators.pip_value import calculate_pip_value

# XAUUSD position sizing
result = calculate_position_size(10000, 1.0, 50, "XAUUSD")
print(f"Lots: {result['lots']}")  # 2.0 standard lots

# XAUUSD pip value
pip = calculate_pip_value("XAUUSD", 1.0, "USD")
print(f"1 pip = ${pip['one_pip']}")  # $1.00

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