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XAUUSD Swap Rate

Gold vs US Dollar swap rates at Afterprime
Long -73.613 USD, Short 30 USD per standard lot.

Calculate your overnight holding cost before you trade XAUUSD.
Long (Buy)Short (Sell)
Swap Rate-73.61330
Per Standard Lot-73.613 USD30 USD
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 XAUUSD using the live long and short swap values.
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Trade Direction

Long swap cost = -73.613 USD

Current overnight holding cost is -73.613 USD per lot per night.

Positive carry

Holding a sell position on XAUUSD overnight earns you +30 USD 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.

XAUUSD Swaps FAQs.

What is the swap rate for XAUUSD?+

Afterprime's current XAUUSD swap rates are -73.613 (long) and 30 (short) per standard lot per night, denominated in USD.

When is the triple swap applied to XAUUSD?+

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

How do I calculate my XAUUSD overnight holding cost?+

Multiply the swap rate by your lot size and nights held. Example: 2 lots long for 3 nights = -441.678 USD.

Does XAUUSD have a positive or negative swap?+

The long swap on XAUUSD is -73.613 USD per lot per night — a cost on overnight buy positions.