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BEST GOLD BROKERS IN THE UK

Thinking of adding gold to your portfolio? This list highlights brokers that offer secure and flexible access to gold through spot trading, ETFs or futures. We prioritised transparent pricing, custody security and analysis tools, giving UK investors efficient ways to hedge against inflation and market uncertainty.

Ranking Methodology 


To compile the ranking, we rely on a professional criterion that follows these steps:

  1. We test the platforms based on several basic parameters (see list).

  2. We test the platforms based on ranking-specific parameters.

  3. We ensure the results are accurate (consistency and absence of outliers).

  4. We verify on social media and forums that our parameters are socially sound and that no relevant negative reviews exist.

  5. We present and publish the ranking.


Basic Testing Parameters for Apps Included in the Ranking


  • They allow accounts to be opened by local clients; meaning we exclude platforms not available in certain countries.

  • Regulatory compliance and security.

  • Transparency, reputation, and data protection.

  • Total costs (commissions, spreads, non-trading fees, deposits/withdrawals).

  • User experience (UX/UI), stability, and performance (uptime, latency).

  • Platform and tools (charts, alerts, backtesting, mobile, desktop, API).

  • Execution and liquidity (order quality, slippage, depth).

  • Customer support (languages, coverage, response times).

  • Education and resources (guides, research, demos, simulators).


Specific Parameters for the Commodities Ranking


  • Range of commodities available (energy, metals, agricultural, soft commodities).

  • Access to global commodities markets (NYMEX, ICE, LME, CBOT, CME).

  • Spreads and specific costs on commodity contracts.

  • Leverage and margins applicable to commodity trading.

  • Availability of spot, futures, and commodity-based ETFs.

  • Execution quality and market depth in volatile commodities.

  • Analytical tools for supply and demand (stocks, inventories, seasonality).

  • Availability of specialised research on commodity markets.

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How to open a Commodities Account


To invest in commodities like gold, oil, or agricultural goods, opening a trading account is simple once you’ve chosen a reliable platform. These markets offer diversification and long-term value protection.


  1. Visit the platform’s site: Click “Open account” or “Trade commodities”.

  2. Provide verification documents: ID and proof of address are required.

  3. Wait for approval: Verification usually takes one business day.

  4. Set your preferences: Choose commodities of interest — metals, energy, or agriculture.

  5. Deposit funds: Transfer money to start investing.

You can now trade global commodities.

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