Gold Futures – COMEX
Gold price for the COMEX benchmark contract, traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Gold futures traded on COMEX are the world's leading benchmark for gold prices, widely used as a reference by investors and central banks.
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What is "the gold price"?
The gold price quoted here corresponds to the futures contract traded on the COMEX in New York, expressed in dollars per troy ounce (about 31.1 grams). It is the most widely followed global benchmark, alongside the London fixing (London Bullion Market) used by physical market participants (jewelers, central banks, refiners).
How do I invest in gold?
Individual investors can hold physical gold (coins, bars), or more simply physically-backed ETFs that track its price without the burden of storage. More active investors use futures or CFDs (leveraged, higher-risk products), and some gain indirect exposure through shares of gold mining companies.
Why is gold considered a safe-haven asset?
Unlike a currency, gold cannot be created at will by a central bank, which has historically made it a perceived hedge against inflation and monetary instability. Demand for it typically rises during periods of geopolitical or economic uncertainty, and its price often moves inversely to the US dollar and real interest rates: when rates fall, holding gold (which pays no interest) becomes relatively more attractive.
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