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Commodity Trading, Gold Trading, Market Research

Gold Futures Trading

The Benchmark of Global Precious Metals — A Guide to Positional and Swing Trading

Overview

Gold Futures (symbol: GC), traded on the COMEX division of the CME Group, are the world’s most actively traded precious metal contracts.

Each futures contract represents 100 troy ounces of gold, quoted in US dollars per ounce, and serves as the global benchmark for gold pricing used by institutions, central banks, and investors worldwide.

Gold’s dual identity — both as a safe-haven asset and an inflation hedge — makes it a cornerstone of global financial markets. Its volatility and liquidity offer outstanding opportunities for swing and positional traders.

⚙️ Contract Specifications (Summary)

Parameter Description
Exchange COMEX (CME Group)
Contract Symbol GC
Underlying Asset Gold (100 troy ounces)
Contract Size 100 oz
Tick Size $0.10 per oz = $10 per tick
Trading Hours Sunday–Friday, 6 p.m.–5 p.m. ET (with a 60-min daily break)
Settlement Physical delivery (COMEX vaults)
Quote Currency USD per troy ounce

Why Trade Gold Futures

  1. Global Liquidity – One of the most liquid futures markets in the world.

  2. Safe Haven Appeal – Attracts flows during market stress, inflation, or currency volatility.

  3. Technical Structure – Excellent for chart-based analysis and pattern trading.

  4. Macro Sensitivity – Reacts to USD trends, inflation data, and central bank policies.

  5. Leverage for Professionals – Allows strategic exposure to gold price movements with defined margin requirements.

Swing Trading Approach

At MarketStar.us, we emphasize positional and swing trading research in Gold Futures based on Hourly, 4-Hourly, and Daily charts.

Our focus is on capturing multi-day to multi-week moves, using well-defined risk controls and transparent trade structures.

Our Methodology

  • Trend Identification: Detect continuation or reversal phases in Gold’s trend.

  • Structured Entry: Every published trade includes Entry, Target(s), and Stop Loss.

  • Technical Confluence: We use trendlines, moving averages, and price zones for precision.

  • Patience & Timing: Wait for strong confirmations; avoid overtrading.

  • Transparency: All trades appear in our Google Sheet, updated in real time for subscribers.

We publish market research — not investment advice.

Factors Influencing Gold Prices

  1. US Dollar Index (DXY) – inverse relationship with Gold.

  2. Interest Rates & Inflation Data – rising rates can pressure Gold; inflation supports it.

  3. Geopolitical Risks – uncertainty boosts demand for safe havens.

  4. Central Bank Activity – global gold reserves and purchases.

  5. ETF Flows – institutional and retail participation patterns.

Illustrative Swing-Trade Example

  • Timeframe: Daily Chart

  • Bias: Bullish breakout

  • Entry Zone: Above $2,360

  • Stop Loss: Below $2,320

  • Target 1: $2,420 Target 2: $2,480

(Example for educational use only — not live trade advice. Please refer to our real-time research sheet for current setups.)

⚠️ Important Notes

  • MarketStar.us is a market research publishing service, not an advisory or fund.

  • No investment advice or portfolio management is provided.

  • Past performance is not indicative of future results.

  • Futures trading involves substantial risk and may lead to capital losses.

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  • [COMEX Silver Futures (SI) Trading]

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