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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Choose from 27 popular and niche metals, energies and softs
Trade Spot Gold from as little as 0.3 points
Leverage gives you large exposure from a small amount of capital*
Minimum size 1
Contract size GBP 10
One Pip means 1 £ per tonne
Value of one Pip GBP 10
Margin 10%
Minimum stop distance 10
Minimum guaranteed stop distance 60
09:30 - 16:50 (UK - London Local Time)
Your aggregate position in this market will be margined in the following tiers:
| Tier | Position size | Margin |
| 1 | 0 - 60 Contracts - USD | 10% |
| 2 | 60 - 120 Contracts - USD | 10% |
| 3 | 120 - 180 Contracts - USD | 10% |
| 4 | 180 + Contracts - USD | 10% |
If your aggregate position is larger than Tier 1, your margin requirement will not be reduced by non-guaranteed stops.
Please note: we have tried to ensure that the information here is as accurate as possible, but it is intended for guidance only and any errors will not be binding on us.
Expiry date 07/03/25
Last dealing date and time 07/03/25 16:50
Settlement
Settles based on the official settlement price of the ICE Europe Cocoa future on the last dealing day +/- IG dealing spread.
Last rollover time 07/03/25 16:35
Rollover info
Usually, initial position closed at official closing level of day before last dealing day +/- closing spread; new position in next contract opened at official closing level of the new contract from same day, +/- opening spread.
* While leverage can amplify profits it also magnifies losses, as both are calculated on the full size of the position, not your initial margin. Always remember to use an effective risk management strategy.
* While leverage can amplify profits it also magnifies losses, as both are calculated on the full size of the position, not your initial margin. Always remember to use an effective risk management strategy.
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