FOREX.com Launches 24/7 Gold Trading and Expands 24/5 US Share CFDs to 100+ Companies

Quick Summary

FOREX.com has launched 24/7 gold trading and expanded its 24/5 US share CFD offering to over 100 companies. This move allows traders to respond to after-hours earnings and weekend geopolitical events, providing continuous market access for XAU/USD and major US-listed stocks like Nike and Micron.

How Does FOREX.com Enable Weekend Gold Trading?

FOREX.com solves the problem of weekend market gaps by introducing the XAU/USD 7-Day CFD. This new product allows investors to trade gold on Saturdays and Sundays, operating independently from the traditional weekday contract. By providing continuous market access, traders can manage exposure to weekend geopolitical developments without waiting for Monday's open.

• Seven-day access to gold markets (XAU/USD).
• No financing charges for positions held over the weekend.
• Independent market structure from standard weekday contracts.

What Does the 24/5 US Share Expansion Offer?

The platform is also expanding its 24/5 trading capabilities to include more than 100 US share CFDs. This allows for uninterrupted trading from Monday morning through Friday evening, capturing after-hours earnings reports that typically occur after the Wall Street closing bell. This expansion includes mega-cap companies such as Nike and Micron Technology, ensuring traders can react to corporate news in real-time.

• 100+ US companies available for continuous weekday trading.
• Zero commission on share CFDs (spreads apply).
• Continuous UTC hours from Monday 08:00 to Friday 21:00.

Commenting on the evolving market landscape, Razan Hilal, Market Analyst, CMT at FOREX.com, said: "Markets no longer pause when exchanges close. Whether it’s a major earnings release after Wall Street’s closing bell, a geopolitical development over the weekend or shifting expectations around inflation and interest rates, market-moving events increasingly happen outside traditional trading hours. As volatility becomes more continuous across asset classes, the traditional boundaries of the trading day are becoming less reflective of how global markets actually move."

Why is Continuous Market Access Critical Now?

The shift toward continuous market access reflects a global financial landscape where macroeconomic events and central bank signals no longer adhere to exchange hours. In regions like the UAE and GCC, which sit at the intersection of global time zones, the ability to react to interconnected market moves is a competitive necessity for risk management and opportunity capture.

Ritu Singh, Regional Business Director, Middle East & Africa, StoneX Self-Directed, said: “UAE and the rest of GCC is at the intersection of global financial markets, where our clients are increasingly seeking the ability to react to market and geo-political events as they unfold. The launch of XAU/USD 7-Day and expanded 24/5 share trading is about more than extended market access; it is about providing traders with additional tools to manage exposure and respond to risk and opportunity outside traditional trading hours. As markets become increasingly interconnected, flexibility and timely access can play an important role in both potential opportunity capture and risk management."

FF NEWS TAKE:

This announcement definitely moves the needle for retail traders. By breaking the "closing bell" barrier, FOREX.com is acknowledging that 24/7 liquidity is the new standard. While weekend spreads may be wider, the ability to hedge against Sunday night geopolitical shocks or Friday night earnings misses is a significant risk management upgrade that brings retail capabilities closer to institutional standards.