Gold.
From Spot to Gold ETFs:
Trade Gold Your Way on amana
Why trade gold?
Gold trading lets you speculate on price moves without owning the metal.
People use it to hedge inflation and volatility, and to diversify their portfolios. It’s also one of the most popular assets among amana’s customers.
How to trade gold with amana?
Whether you want speed, leverage,
or long-term growth, amana has options.
Spot
Highly liquid, tradable 23h/5 days. Great for short-term moves.
Miners
Own gold-mining companies. Indirect exposure, some pay dividends.
Futures
Leveraged contracts on gold. No overnight fees, but mind margin, daily P&L, and contract expiries/rolls.
ETFs
Exchange-traded funds that track gold. Good for longer holds; some own physical bars, others use derivatives—check structure and fees.
Unleveraged: No
Unleveraged: No
Unleveraged: No
Unleveraged: No
Unleveraged: No
Asset
Spot Gold
Symbols
XAUUSD
Key Notes
Highly liquid,
tradeable 23h/5 days.
Great for short-term moves.
Leverage
Unleveraged
Overnight Fees
Yes
Asset
Gold Futures
Symbols
GC5Z
Key Notes
Leverage,
no overnight fees.
Watch expiry dates.
Leverage
Unleveraged
Overnight Fees
No
Asset
Gold ETFs
Symbols
GLD, SGOL, IAU, AAAU
Key Notes
Long-term friendly.
Some hold physical gold,
others use derivatives.
Leverage
Unleveraged
Overnight Fees
Leveraged: Yes
Unleveraged: No
Asset
Gold Miners
Symbols
NEM, AEM, WPM, GFI, AU, KGC, RGLD
Key Notes
Indirect exposure,
potential upside,
some pay dividends.
Leverage
Unleveraged
Overnight Fees
Leveraged: Yes
Unleveraged: No
Asset
Gold Miner ETFs
Symbols
GDX
Key Notes
Bundle of large mining companies;
correlated to gold prices (not perfectly).
Leverage
Unleveraged
Overnight Fees
Leveraged: Yes
Unleveraged: No
Asset
Junior Gold Miners
Symbols
HMY, BTG, CDE, EQX
Key Notes
Smaller, riskier, but bigger upside potential.
Leverage
Unleveraged
Overnight Fees
Leveraged: Yes
Unleveraged: No
Asset
Junior Gold Miner ETF
Symbols
GDXJ
Key Notes
Basket of small and mid-cap global miners. Diversified ‘junior exposure.
Leverage
Unleveraged
Overnight Fees
Leveraged: Yes
Unleveraged: No
Go for Gold.
Trade or invest in one
powerful amana app.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
To trade gold in the UAE, you can use the amana trading app. Simply download the app, create an account, fund it, and start trading gold with ease.
There are several ways to gain exposure to gold — each suited to different goals and timeframes:
• Spot Gold: Highly liquid and tradable 23h/5 days. Ideal for short-term price moves.
• Miners: Shares of gold-mining companies — indirect exposure, some pay dividends.
• Futures: Leveraged contracts on gold with no overnight fees, but watch margin, daily P&L, and contract expiries or rolls.
• ETFs: Exchange-Traded Funds that track gold. Best for longer-term holds — some own physical bars, others use derivatives, so always check structure and fees.
And the best part? All of these are available for trade on amana with a tap.
You can trade gold commodities on various platforms in the UAE, and one of the convenient options is using the amana trading app. It offers access to commodities, allowing you to trade efficiently. From gold and silver to mining stocks and metal ETFs — trade it all at zero commission.
The best strategy for gold trading depends on your risk tolerance and market conditions. Some common strategies include trend following, day trading, and long-term investing. It's crucial to do thorough research and consider using the amana trading app's tools and resources to make informed decisions when trading gold.