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Spot Price of Gold

What is the "spot price" of gold?
Spot Price of Gold

The spot price of gold is the quoted price for the immediate purchase or sale of gold. In other words, the spot price is how much gold is trading for at any particular moment.

For nonperishable commodities like gold, the spot price reflects the market's forecast for the future price of that commodity. If the market expects higher future gold prices, the spot price goes up. If the market expects otherwise, the spot price of gold goes down.

Gold's price is based upon market activity. As the supply of gold decreases, the demand for gold and the price of gold both increase. Three primary factors contribute to the price of gold: investment demand, industrial demand and jewelry demand.

Investment demand

Private and commercial investment in gold accounts for much of its demand. There are numerous gold investment opportunities, from physical holdings of gold coins and bullion to more speculative assets like gold futures and exchange-traded funds. For a full list of all the gold investment options available to you, please visit our section on Gold Investment Options.

Industrial demand

Relative to other precious metals, the demand for gold in industrial applications is low. Despite its many beneficial properties, the price of gold drives industries toward other metals. However, gold does have its place within the electronic and modern industry sectors.

Jewelry demand

Long revered for its beauty and luster, artisans from almost every civilization in history have used gold to craft their jewelry.

How is the spot price of gold determined?

The spot price of gold is set twice daily by bank conglomerations in London and New York. Representatives from major banks convene and establish the market price.