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XAUAUD Swap Rate

Gold vs Australian Dollar swap rates at Afterprime
Long -95.2126 AUD, Short 56.584 AUD per standard lot.

Calculate your overnight holding cost before you trade XAUAUD.
Long (Buy)Short (Sell)
Swap Rate-95.212656.584
Per Standard Lot-95.2126 AUD56.584 AUD
Triple Swap DayWednesdayWednesday
Last Updated: 14 Jul 2026. Swap rates reflect Afterprime's raw interbank cost structure with zero markup.
Swap Cost Calculator

Model the current overnight carry for XAUAUD using the live long and short swap values.
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Trade Direction

Long swap cost = -95.213 AUD

Current overnight holding cost is -95.213 AUD per lot per night.

Positive carry

Holding a sell position on XAUAUD overnight earns you +56.584 AUD per standard lot per night at current rates.

This is a carry trade opportunity. Your position generates income rather than incurring a cost while rates remain at these levels.

XAUAUD Swaps FAQs.

What is the swap rate for XAUAUD?+

Afterprime's current XAUAUD swap rates are -95.2126 (long) and 56.584 (short) per standard lot per night, denominated in AUD.

When is the triple swap applied to XAUAUD?+

Triple swap is charged on [Wednesday/Friday] to account for the Saturday and Sunday settlement period.

How do I calculate my XAUAUD overnight holding cost?+

Multiply the swap rate by your lot size and nights held. Example: 2 lots long for 3 nights = -571.2755999999999 AUD.

Does XAUAUD have a positive or negative swap?+

The long swap on XAUAUD is -95.2126 AUD per lot per night — a cost on overnight buy positions.