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Live gold spot price chart

This page contains our Live Gold Price Chart, which shows the fluctuating spot price of gold on the current day in real time! The spot price of gold is the value of one ounce of physical gold at the current rate being traded across the globe. The chart also includes data from the past to provide a benchmark. By presenting current and previous prices, the Bullion Hunters website makes it easier to make informed trading decisions.

The tools and features on this page help you perform the following activities:

  1. Analyze the minimum (one hour) and maximum (one year) periods of gold trade.
  2. View price movements over a period of time by hovering over any portion of the chart.

In addition to our Live Gold Price Chart, you can also access our Silver, Palladium, and Platinum Charts on our website!

Price of Gold Alerts

Staying informed on the latest spot prices is key to making the best decisions when it comes to selling or buying gold. With Bullion Hunter, you can get customized alerts and notifications that keep you informed when the market reaches your target price. This way, you can be proactive and make sure you get the best deal, whether you're selling or buying. 

  • Gold Price Alerts – Even though you love a product, you may be unable to afford it at a given time. With our price alerts, we’ll send a customized alert to your registered email address informing you whenever the price of your desired product reaches a certain threshold. All you have to do is select the desired product, click on ‘Price Alert’, and then enter the price and quantity thresholds of the product.
  • Gold Market Alerts – Staying on top of market prices is not easy when you’re short on time. With the help of a Bullion Hunters account, you can set up alerts that keep you informed about the market changes that pique your interest the most.
    All you have to do is:
    • Click on the icon labeled “Market Alert”,
    • Choose the ‘gold’ icon,
    • Select the market changes of your choice.
    • Then, select the dollar amount or percentage before saving your settings.

Stay on top of the precious metals market with Bullion Hunters! Set up personalized price alerts to get an email when gold reaches the dollar amount you've set, so you never miss a chance to maximize your investments. You can manage all your alerts with one account; sign up or log in to access additional features, like newsletters, product price alerts, and daily deals.

FAQs

How is the Price of Gold Determined?

Gold is one of the most widely-traded assets around the world and is a staple of many futures markets. Well-known exchanges such as the New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, Zurich, and London Mercantile Exchanges all feature offerings of precious metals like gold, silver, copper, and platinum. To determine the spot price of gold, many look to COMEX (Commodity Exchange Inc.), a division that was formed after its merger with the New York Mercantile Exchange in the early 20th century. The spot price of gold is based on the front-month futures contract that is traded on the COMEX. This contract is the one that is set to expire closest to the current date. As such, the spot price of gold is determined by the futures price of this front-month contract.

Gold unit conversion:

31.1035 grams of 24-carat pure gold = 1 troy ounce,
1 kilogram of 24-carat pure gold = 32.15 troy ounces.

The gold spot price per ounce can vary according to the following factors:

  • Currency and Economic Strength: The correlation between the dollar and the price of gold is negative. This is why times of economic struggle lead to an increase in the price of gold. This is largely because gold is usually considered a stable investment as opposed to other forms of investment.
  • Social, Economic, or Political Events: Uncertain environments usually increase the price of gold since it is considered a safe haven for investments. In fact, geopolitical uncertainty, economic uncertainty, and wars have a positive correlation with the price of gold.
  • Buying power: In some cases, high transaction volumes can also directly influence the spot price of gold on the whole. This usually occurs when gold is purchased in bulk by large entities, including whole countries, multinational corporations, or multibillionaires.
  • Market Speculation: Because of the volatility of gold prices, investors may bet on the prices of gold, which leads to fluctuations in the spot price.

Why Should You Invest In Gold?

Gold has been a treasured commodity for centuries, due to its historical, economic, and cultural significance. Its rarity has made it one of the most valuable precious metals, and it is a popular investment choice due to its stability and the rapid changes in the futures market. Gold is an excellent way to hedge against inflation, diversify your portfolio, and protect your investments. 

Bullion Hunters provides access to a broad range of gold products in a variety of sizes, ranging from 1g to 400oz, to meet the needs of any buyer - from dedicated investors to passionate collectors. We offer access to physical bullion bars, rounds, and coins, so you can choose the product that best meets your needs.

We are committed to helping our clients make informed decisions by offering up-to-date information on bullion prices. Our comparison tools make it easy to compare prices across multiple dealers, so you can make the most of your gold investments.

Are Gold Spot Prices the Same Everywhere?

Gold prices stay the same no matter where you are in the world. This makes it possible for a fair and balanced market for gold to exist.

What is the Gold/Silver ratio?

The Gold/Silver ratio is a comparison of the prices of gold and silver. It is calculated by dividing the price of gold per ounce by the price of silver per ounce. This ratio provides a good indication of the relative values of these two precious metals and can be used to help investors determine when to buy or sell. Generally speaking, when the ratio is low, silver is undervalued and is a good buy; when the ratio is high, gold is undervalued and is a good buy. The Gold/Silver ratio can also be used to assess the overall health of the economy.

What are Bid and Ask Prices?

Bid and Ask prices are terms used to describe the prices at which a security or asset is bought or sold. The bid price is the highest price a buyer is willing to pay for a security, while the ask price is the lowest price that a seller is willing to accept. The difference between the bid and ask prices is called the bid-ask spread. This spread is used to measure the liquidity of a security and can offer insight into the market's current trading activity. By understanding bid and ask prices, investors can better assess the risk and potential return of their investments.

Why Can't I Buy at the Gold Spot Price?

The spot price of gold is the current market price for gold bullion, which is determined by the supply and demand of gold in the market. Because the market for gold is highly liquid and volatile, the spot price can fluctuate significantly on a daily basis. On top of that, manufacturers typically mark up the gold commodity before selling it to dealers, who then must add distribution costs and a dealer fee to the price in order to make a profit before selling it to investors and buyers.

What is the Difference Between an Ounce and a Troy Ounce?

An ounce is a unit of measurement for weight in the US customary and imperial systems, while a troy ounce is a unit of measurement for weight that is primarily used in the measurement of precious metals. The troy ounce is heavier than the traditional ounce, with a 1 oz troy equivalent to 1.097 oz avoirdupois (the traditional ounce).

Why Does the Price of Gold Change So Frequently?

While the rate of gold is a relatively stable value, it is still influenced by a number of factors, such as fluctuations in current events, currency values, supply and demand, buying power, and market speculation.