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What are the top exchanges for trading Gold Futures?​

Gold Futures are traded on several major global exchanges. Each has unique contract sizes, currencies, and trading hours to suit different types of traders. Here's a rundown of the top exchanges where Gold Futures are actively traded:

1. COMEX (CME Group) – 🇺🇸 United States

  • Most liquid and widely traded Gold Futures market
  • Symbol: GC
  • Contract Size: 100 troy ounces
  • Currency: USD
  • Mini Contracts:
    • E-mini Gold (QO): 50 oz
    • Micro Gold (MGC): 10 oz
  • Exchange: New York (Globex electronic platform)

​Best for: High liquidity, global participation, multiple contract sizes

2. MCX – Multi Commodity Exchange – 🇮🇳 India
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  • Symbol: GOLD, GOLDM, GOLDPETAL
  • Contract Sizes:
    • Standard: 1 kg
    • Mini: 100 grams
    • Petal: 1 gram
  • Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)

​Best for: Domestic traders in India, retail-sized gold exposure

3. TOCOM (now part of JPX) – 🇯🇵 Japan
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  • Symbol: GOLD (Tokyo Gold Futures)
  • Contract Size: 1 kg
  • Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

​Best for: Asian market exposure, hedging in yen

4. SGX – Singapore Exchange – 🇸🇬

  • Gold Futures available in USD and offshore Renminbi (CNH)
  • Designed to support Asian time zone trading

Best for: Asia-based traders and hedgers seeking dollar or yuan exposure

5. DGCX – Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange – 🇦🇪
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  • Symbol: GOLD
  • Contract Sizes: 1 oz, 100 oz
  • Currency: USD

​Best for: Middle East and South Asia traders, good regional liquidity

Key Takeaways
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  • COMEX is the go-to exchange for most international gold futures trading.
  • MCX dominates in the Indian market.
  • Regional exchanges (TOCOM, SGX, DGCX) cater to local currency and timezone preferences.

It's important to consider factors like trading hours, contract size, margin requirements, and clearing procedures when choosing an exchange. However, for most international traders, COMEX offers the greatest liquidity and is the preferred venue.