Trades 24/7

A pocket-sized product that delivers full-sized potential

Begin your futures trading journey with our most accessible Gold contract yet: 1-Ounce Gold (1OZ) futures. Now trading 24/7, the 1OZ contract is just 1/10 the size of Micro Gold (MGC) and 1/100 of standard Gold (GC) futures. Built for maximum flexibility, 1OZ futures allow you to precisely scale your strategy and control larger positions with significantly less upfront capital.

Your strategic advantage in the gold market

At just 1/100 the size of our benchmark Gold (GC) contract, 1OZ futures allow you to fine-tune your positions with complete control and target the exact market exposure you want with less upfront capital.


1OZ futures now trade 24/7. This continuous access lets you tap into the deep liquidity of our broader gold markets, giving you the ability to react to global news and manage your positions at any hour of the day or night.

Globex pre-open:
Monday through Friday at 4:01 p.m. to 4:02 p.m. Central time (CT)
Saturday at 3:45 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. CT

Globex: 24/7 with the exception of the following maintenance windows:
Saturday at 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. CT
Monday through Friday at 4:00p.m. to 4:02 p.m. CT 


1OZ futures are directly tied to the spot price, so you can track the market with absolute precision. Gain equal access to real-time quotes and transparent, regulated pricing, ensuring highly accurate market exposure on every trade.


Yes. You can capitalize on directional price shifts by easily going long or short. This gives you the flexibility to adapt your strategy the moment the gold market moves, whether prices are rising or falling.


Ready to start trading? Register with a broker to get started

Please note: The list is provided solely for informational purposes and is not an endorsement of any particular broker. It is not verification of legal registration, the broker's status or the firm's ability to solicit or carry customer accounts in your jurisdiction. Read additional important considerations about the brokers found on and off of this list.

*More about standard market hours brokers
Please check a national regulatory body in the firm's country of origin to confirm registration status and licensing. For FCMs and IBs in the United States you may check their membership at https://www.nfa.futures.org/basicnet/.

Control larger positions with more efficient use of capital

1-Ounce Gold (1OZ) futures offer unique capital efficiency, requiring just a fraction of the upfront capital needed for traditional ETFs. Once a position is established, the minimum tick value (the smallest possible increment between a bid and offer) is in 0.25 increments, equalling $0.25 per move.

Trading futures

If Gold futures trade at around $5,000 per troy ounce and a trader is bullish, they can purchase a 1OZ futures contract with roughly $390 of margin.

CAPITAL REQUIRED

$390

NOTIONAL VALUE

$5,000

EFFICIENCY RATIO

13:1

Trading ETFs

Trading a similar position with ETFs involves purchasing approximately 11 shares of an SPDR GLD ETF, which can be purchased using a broker.

CAPITAL REQUIRED

$5,000

NOTIONAL VALUE

$5,000

Efficiency RATIO

1:1

Figures are for informational purposes only.

Compare futures products

Considering which futures to trade? Compare different Metals products by contract sizes, amount of market exposure offered, the margin required and more.

Explore this product in depth

Resources to get you started

Get to know our free tools and resources to refine your trading strategies. 

Take a test drive in the Trading Simulator

Get started today by practicing to trade  in our risk-free simulator and expand your understanding of Metals products. 

InFOCUS

Get daily need-to-know insights on global futures and options markets, delivered to your inbox every weekday. 

Courses

Take self-guided courses on 1-Ounce gold futures products.

If you're new to futures, the courses below can help you quickly understand the 1-Ounce Gold market and start trading.

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. The company is comprised of four Designated Contract Markets (DCMs). 
Further information on each exchange's rules and product listings can be found by clicking on the links to CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX.

© 2026 CME Group Inc. All rights reserved.