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Vantage Launches 24/7 Gold CFD Trading with New XAUUSD247 Product
Summary
Multi-asset broker Vantage has launched a new over-the-counter gold contract for difference (CFD), XAUUSD247, allowing eligible clients to trade the precious metal 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Vantage Markets, a multi-asset CFD broker, announced on July 4, 2026, the launch of a new product that enables around-the-clock trading of gold. The new offering, XAUUSD247, allows eligible clients to trade gold contracts for difference (CFDs) beyond traditional market hours, including on weekends.
Product Specifications
According to the announcement from Vantage, the XAUUSD247 product is a distinct over-the-counter (OTC) instrument available on the MT5, TradingView, and Vantage App platforms. It is designed to provide continuous market access, subject to scheduled platform maintenance and regional availability.
Key features of the new product include:
- Contract Size: A one-ounce contract, significantly smaller than the standard 100-ounce contract for the broker's traditional XAUUSD product.
- Leverage: Tiered leverage of up to 100x may be available, depending on the client's position size, account type, and applicable regulations.
- Cost Structure: The product does not carry a separate trading commission, though spreads, financing charges, and other standard costs will apply.
Market Context and Risk Controls
AdThe move comes as market infrastructure evolves to meet demand for extended trading hours. CME Group recently announced its own plans to expand trading for certain gold futures products to 24/7, pending regulatory review. Vantage's offering is a separate OTC CFD product, not an exchange-traded future.
"XAUUSD247 provides eligible clients with access to gold CFDs beyond standard market hours, supported by transparent product mechanics and clearly defined trading controls," said Marc Despallieres, Chief Executive Officer at Vantage. The product incorporates risk-management features, including net and gross exposure limits at the account level, which trigger a "close-only" mode if thresholds are breached.
Implications for Traders
The introduction of 24/7 gold CFD trading offers traders greater flexibility to react to geopolitical or economic news that breaks over the weekend, when traditional markets are closed. The smaller one-ounce contract size may also make the product more accessible to a wider range of retail traders.
Investors should note that trading during periods of lower market liquidity, such as weekends, can result in wider bid-ask spreads and increased price volatility. The availability of high leverage also carries a significant risk of rapid financial loss and may not be suitable for all investors.