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About XAU
XAU tracks the value of 1 troy ounce of gold. Gold is a globally traded precious metal widely used as a store of value, an inflation hedge, and a central bank reserve asset.
XAU aggregates listings across every venue CoinBeaver tracks. Prices blend synthetic perpetual markets and do not represent ownership of the underlying shares, ETFs, commodities, or cash instruments. Educational market data only — not investment advice.
Sector tags: Commodities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is XAU?
- XAU tracks the value of 1 troy ounce of gold. Gold is a globally traded precious metal widely used as a store of value, an inflation hedge, and a central bank reserve asset.
- Does trading XAU give me a claim on any physical gold?
- No. XAU is a synthetic perpetual with no delivery mechanism — there is no physical gold backing the contract and no way to take delivery of it. It gives price exposure only.
- In what unit and currency is XAU's price quoted?
- XAU's price tracks the value of 1 troy ounce of gold and is quoted in U.S. dollars, like the underlying commodity markets.
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