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XAUUSD Trading Mechanics
Master spot gold volatility, tick sizes, London physical fixing auctions, real interest rate correlations, and DXY dynamics.
Core Learning Objectives
- Understand the unique contract specifications of Spot Gold (100 oz per standard lot).
- Calculate pip and point values on gold accurately ($0.01 move = $1.00 on 1.00 lot, $0.10 on 0.10 lot, $0.01 on 0.01 lot).
- Analyze macroeconomic drivers: US 10-Year Real Yields (TIPS) and the US Dollar Index (DXY).
Lesson 29 Overview
<p><strong>Spot Gold (XAUUSD)</strong> is a unique precious metal instrument that behaves simultaneously as a monetary store of value, an inflation hedge, and an active speculative vehicle. Its daily volatility is significantly higher than major currency pairs.</p>
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