Overnight swap
XAU/AUD swap rates, 22 brokers compared
Holding one lot of XAU/AUD overnight earns you $51.94 at ATFX, and costs $31.15 at LMAX Group — a gap of $83.09 a night, or $30,328 over a year on a position you never close.
Every broker's XAU/AUD swap, per lot per night
| # | Broker | Regulator | Long | Short | Best side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATFX | Regulated | −$73.40 | +$51.94 | +$51.94 short |
| 2 | IC | Regulated | −$68.91 | +$49.99 | +$49.99 short |
| 3 | Pepperstone | Regulated | −$94.14 | +$36.94 | +$36.94 short |
| 4 | Fusion Markets | Regulated | −$67.52 | +$36.73 | +$36.73 short |
| 5 | Alpari | Offshore | −$76.55 | +$35.58 | +$35.58 short |
| 6 | FXTM | Regulated | −$76.55 | +$35.58 | +$35.58 short |
| 7 | Afterprime | Regulated | −$74.58 | +$32.44 | +$32.44 short |
| 8 | RannForex | Offshore | −$94.59 | +$31.73 | +$31.73 short |
| 9 | Global Prime | Regulated | −$74.43 | +$31.16 | +$31.16 short |
| 10 | FP Markets | Regulated | −$53.33 | +$29.14 | +$29.14 short |
| 11 | Blueberry | Regulated | −$93.26 | +$25.72 | +$25.72 short |
| 12 | STARTRADER | Regulated | −$68.37 | +$19.31 | +$19.31 short |
| 13 | Ultima Markets | Regulated | −$68.37 | +$19.31 | +$19.31 short |
| 14 | VT Markets | Regulated | −$68.37 | +$19.31 | +$19.31 short |
| 15 | TitanFX | Offshore | −$61.60 | +$16.20 | +$16.20 short |
| 16 | Exclusive Markets | Offshore | −$86.01 | +$14.34 | +$14.34 short |
| 17 | FBS | Regulated | −$54.47 | +$6.45 | +$6.45 short |
| 18 | Just2Trade | Regulated | −$7.97 | +$2.20 | +$2.20 short |
| 19 | EXNESS | Regulated | −$67.00 | +$0.00 | +$0.00 short |
| 20 | Headway | Regulated | −$22.91 | +$0.00 | +$0.00 short |
| 21 | PrimeXBT | Regulated | −$6.45 | −$0.08 | −$0.08 short |
| 22 | LMAX Group | Undisclosed | −$149.62 | −$31.15 | −$31.15 short |
Questions
What is the swap rate on XAU/AUD?
Tonight it ranges from +$51.94 at ATFX to −$31.15 at LMAX Group, per standard lot held overnight. A positive figure means the broker pays you to hold; a negative one means it charges you. Swaps are set by each broker and change daily.
Which broker has the best XAU/AUD swap?
ATFX, at +$51.94 per lot on the short side, out of the 22 brokers quoting XAU/AUD today.
When is the XAU/AUD swap charged?
At 17:00 New York time, which is 21:00 or 22:00 UTC depending on US daylight saving. Positions held through that moment are charged; positions opened and closed the same day are not. Wednesday is usually charged triple, to cover the weekend.
How much does holding XAU/AUD cost over a year?
On one lot at the current rate, +$18,958 at ATFX against −$11,370 at LMAX Group — a $30,328 difference for the same trade.
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Figures from the snapshot taken 2026-08-24 20:25 UTC.