Gold vs US Dollar Swap Rate - Long & Short Overnight Fee

	Long (Buy)	Short (Sell)
Swap Rate	-75.8368	29.9983
Per Standard Lot	-75.8368 USD	29.9983 USD
Triple Swap Day	Wednesday	Wednesday

Last Updated: 03 Jun 2026. Swap rates reflect Afterprime's raw interbank cost structure with zero markup.

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Model the current overnight carry for XAUUSD using the live long and short swap values.
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Long swap cost = -75.837 USD

Current overnight holding cost is -75.837 USD per lot per night.

Positive carry

Holding a sell position on XAUUSD overnight earns you +29.998 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.

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XAUUSD Swaps FAQs.

What is the swap rate for XAUUSD?+

Afterprime's current XAUUSD swap rates are -75.8368 (long) and 29.9983 (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 = -455.0208 USD.

Does XAUUSD have a positive or negative swap?+

The long swap on XAUUSD is -75.8368 USD per lot per night — a cost on overnight buy positions.

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XAUUSD Swap Rate

Holding a sell position on XAUUSD overnight earns you +29.998 USD per standard lot per night at current rates.

XAUUSD Swaps FAQs.

What is the swap rate for XAUUSD?+

When is the triple swap applied to XAUUSD?+

How do I calculate my XAUUSD overnight holding cost?+

Does XAUUSD have a positive or negative swap?+

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