About Gold
Gold is the classic safe-haven precious metal, held by central banks and investors as a hedge against inflation and uncertainty. It is priced in U.S. dollars per troy ounce.
Gold futures on COMEX trade nearly 24 hours on weekdays but close each evening and for the weekend. WeekendIndex shows a live gold price 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including nights and weekends. These are implied 24/7 market prices, not official fixings.
Gold price history
Yearly high, low and year-end close in USD / troy oz.
| Year | High | Low | Year-end close |
|---|
| 2025 | $4,533.91 | $2,623.91 | $4,330.00 |
| 2024 | $2,786.91 | $1,991.83 | $2,606.72 |
| 2023 | $2,078.66 | $1,811.07 | $2,062.90 |
| 2022 | $2,043.99 | $1,622.09 | $1,815.14 |
| 2021 | $1,950.38 | $1,684.81 | $1,829.05 |
| 2020 | $2,069.28 | $1,471.48 | $1,893.66 |
| 2019 | $1,551.40 | $1,270.84 | $1,519.50 |
| 2018 | $1,356.23 | $1,184.60 | $1,278.30 |
Historical levels from public market data, for reference only.
ETFs that track Gold
These US-exchange-listed funds aim to track Gold. Listed for information only. This is not a recommendation or financial advice.
| Ticker | Fund | Exchange |
|---|
| GLD | SPDR Gold Shares | NYSE Arca |
| IAU | iShares Gold Trust | NYSE Arca |
| GLDM | SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | NYSE Arca |
| SGOL | abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | NYSE Arca |
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the Gold price on weekends?
Yes. Gold futures pause overnight and for the weekend, but WeekendIndex shows a live, continuously-updating Gold price 24/7, so you can check it on Saturday and Sunday.
Why is the Gold price changing when the futures market is closed?
WeekendIndex tracks 24/7 markets that price Gold around the clock. Even during the nightly break or the weekend, those markets keep moving, so the price here keeps updating. These are implied market prices, not official settlements.
What are the trading hours for Gold?
Gold futures trade nearly 24 hours a day on weekdays, opening Sunday evening and closing Friday evening U.S. time, with a short daily break. WeekendIndex shows a price even when that market is closed.