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Gold Contracts

KVB now offers spot trading of Gold and Silver denominated in US Dollars, directly on live tradable prices. This exciting Spot Gold contract and Spot Silver Contract is the first in a new range of spot tradable commodities that are ideal for both long and short-term speculative investing which will enable clients of KVB to take advantage of upward or downward price movements in the precious metals market.

GOLD (XAUUSD) CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS*

Contract Symbol XAUUSD
Contract Size 100 Ounce per Lot
Target Spread* US$0.50
Minimum Trade (Lot) 0.5 Lot
Minimum Incremental Lot 0.5 Lot
Minimum Fluctuation* 0.10
US$ per Minimum Fluctuation (per 1 ot) US$ 10
US$ per Minimum Fluctuation (per 0.5 lot) US$ 5
Margin Required 1%
Nearest Level from Current Price that
Orders can be Placed
0.50
Profit / Loss Calculation Mark-to-market Real Time
Roll-over Done Daily and at Prevailing Market Carrying Cost
Delivery Non-deliverable
Trading Hours Sunday to Friday 19:00 GMT to 21:00 GMT

* Our target bid/ask spreads listed above are used in normal market conditions. In quiet market conditions, the spread may be even narrower but in periods of volatile markets, the spread may be increased and auto execution disabled.

* These specifications may be changed any time without prior notice to clients.

EXAMPLE OF A GOLD TRADE

Day Trading Profit / Loss
Day 1 Buy 1 lot XAUUSD at 588.60
End-of-day rate: 590.20
+ USD 160
Day 2 Interest cost: USD8.90#
Sell 1 lot XAUUSD at 590.90
- USD 8.90
+ USD 70
  Total Profit / Loss + USD 221.10

# Interest cost is the carrying cost of the position. Assume based on N15.5% per annum.

* Roll-over charges vary with market. Contract specifications may be changed at any time. Our target bid/ask spreads listed above are used in normal market conditions. In quiet market conditions, the spread may be narrower but in periods of volatility, the spread may be increased.

Disclaimer:

The risk of loss in leveraged foreign exchange, CFDs and other derivatives trading can be substantial. Investors should therefore carefully consider whether such trading is suitable in light of their own financial position and investment objectives and if necessary seek appropriate professional advice. Investors are advised to read「Products Disclosure Statements」carefully before making any investment decision.「Products Disclosure Statements」 and 「Investment Advisors Disclosure Statements」 are available on request and free of charge from KVB Kunlun.

The information contained in this document does not constitute financial or investment advice. All information, prices and opinions are subject to change without prior notice.The product information may not apply to all KVB Kunlun companies; please contact our representatives in your country or region, if you have any enquiries.

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