Gold Contract
A gold contract is a legally binding agreement between two parties to buy or sell a certain amount of gold at a predetermined price. Gold contracts are used by investors to speculate on the future price of gold, as well as by producers and consumers of gold to hedge against price fluctuations. Gold contracts are traded on various exchanges, such as the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).
History of Gold Contracts
Gold contracts have been used for centuries to facilitate the trading of gold. The earliest known gold contracts date back to the Roman Empire, when gold coins were used as a form of currency. In the Middle Ages, gold contracts were used to facilitate the trading of gold between merchants. In the modern era, gold contracts are used to facilitate the trading of gold between investors, producers, and consumers.
Gold contracts are traded on various exchanges, such as the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). These exchanges provide a platform for buyers and sellers of gold to trade gold contracts. The price of gold is determined by the supply and demand of gold on the market.
Comparison of Gold Contracts
Exchange | Contract Size | Price Quotation |
---|---|---|
LBMA | 100 troy ounces | USD/troy ounce |
NYMEX | 100 troy ounces | USD/troy ounce |
Summary
A gold contract is a legally binding agreement between two parties to buy or sell a certain amount of gold at a predetermined price. Gold contracts are used by investors to speculate on the future price of gold, as well as by producers and consumers of gold to hedge against price fluctuations. Gold contracts are traded on various exchanges, such as the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). For more information about gold contracts, visit the websites of the LBMA and NYMEX.
See Also
- Gold Futures
- Gold Options
- Gold ETFs
- Gold Mining
- Gold Bullion
- Gold Standard
- Gold Price
- Gold Coins
- Gold Exchange Traded Funds
- Gold Exchange Traded Notes