Gold Bullion Price Chart: Live Price and History

The chart above shows the price of gold bullion in U.S. dollars per troy ounce. Use the tabs to switch between the past month, six months, year, five years and all of the history back to 2000. Hover over or tap the line to read the price on a given day, and see the table further down for the last 30 closing prices in plain figures.

The price at the top is the spot price, the market price for gold traded in large amounts. The chart and table use the daily closing prices of COMEX gold futures, which track spot closely. The chart refreshes several times a day; the time of the last update is printed under the price.

The short version: a gold bullion price chart tells you what an ounce of gold is worth in the market, not what you will pay for a coin or bar. Every dealer adds a premium to the spot price when you buy, and pays less than spot when it buys back. Use the chart to judge any quote you are given: compare the price per ounce you are offered with the spot price at that moment, and ask what the dealer would pay to buy the same item back.

Prices are for information only and may be delayed. This is not financial advice.

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How to read a gold bullion price chart

Spot price. The headline figure is the spot price per troy ounce: what gold is trading for right now in the wholesale market. It moves through the trading day, nearly around the clock from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon, U.S. time.

Closing prices. Each point on the line is one day's closing price. A close tells you where gold finished, not how far it moved during the day, so the highs and lows of a single session can be wider than the chart shows.

Futures, not coins. The line uses COMEX gold futures (symbol GC=F), the most widely quoted benchmark in the United States. A futures close can differ slightly from a spot quote taken at a different moment, but the two track each other closely.

Ranges. The short ranges plot every trading day. The five-year range plots one close a week and the all-time range one close a month, so a brief spike or dip inside a week or month will not appear on those views. That is why the all-time view does not reach the record daily close of $5,318.40 set on January 29, 2026.

The stat tiles under the chart show the day's range, the 52-week high and low, and the change over one month, one year and five years.

Troy ounces. Gold is weighed in troy ounces, which are heavier than the ounces on a kitchen scale. Every price on this page is per troy ounce.

From the chart to the price of a coin or bar

The spot price is the starting point for every bullion price, but nobody sells physical gold at spot.

The premium. Dealers add a premium to cover refining or minting, distribution and their margin. It varies by product, by order size and by how busy the market is:

• Larger bars usually carry the smallest premium per ounce.
• One-ounce bars cost a little more per ounce.
• Government bullion coins, such as the American Gold Eagle, American Gold Buffalo and Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, cost more again, but are recognized by every dealer and are easy to sell.
• Fractional coins (half, quarter and tenth ounce) carry the highest premiums per ounce.
• Collectible and proof coins can cost far more than the gold in them. If what you want is the metal, avoid them.

The buyback price. When you sell, a dealer pays a price based on spot, usually a little below it for common bullion. The gap between what you pay and what you could sell for today is your real cost of owning gold.

Working it out. To judge a quote, divide the price of the item by the number of troy ounces of gold it contains, then compare the result with the spot price at the top of this page. The difference is the premium you are paying.

Gold price by weight

The chart is quoted per troy ounce. To convert the spot price into other units, use these factors:

A troy ounce is 31.1035 grams. These figures give the value of pure gold at spot; a coin or bar costs more because of the premium, and jewelry is worth less because it is rarely pure and is bought back as scrap.

Gold's price history in brief

Switch the chart to All time to see the long view. A few moments stand out in the daily data behind it:

• 2008: gold closed above $1,000 for the first time in March 2008, then fell about 30% in the financial crisis before recovering.
• 2011: it reached $1,888.70 on August 22, 2011.
• 2011 to 2015: a long slide to $1,050.80 on December 17, 2015, 44% below the 2011 high.
• 2020: it closed back above its 2011 high in July 2020 and above $2,000 for the first time in August 2020.
• 2025: it passed $3,000 in March and $4,000 in October.
• 2026: it set a record close of $5,318.40 on January 29, 2026, fell almost 11% the next day, and dropped below $4,000 in July before recovering part of the loss.

For more on what that history means for timing a purchase, see our guide on whether to buy gold now or wait. To compare gold with silver, see should I buy gold or silver right now, which charts the gold-silver ratio.

What moves the price of gold

Gold has no earnings or dividends, so its price depends on supply and demand for the metal. Factors commonly cited include:

• The U.S. dollar. Gold is priced in dollars, so a weaker dollar tends to make it cheaper for buyers in other currencies.
• Interest rates. Gold pays no interest, so higher rates raise the cost of holding it compared with savings that do.
• Inflation and uncertainty. Many people buy gold as a store of value when prices or the financial system look unstable.
• Central bank buying. Central banks hold gold in their reserves, and their purchases add to demand.
• Jewelry and industry. A large share of gold each year goes into jewelry, with smaller amounts used in electronics and dentistry.

None of these works on a fixed schedule, and they often pull in different directions. A chart shows what happened; it cannot show what will happen next.

Gold price, last 30 trading days

The table lists the daily closing price and the change from the day before, newest first. It carries the same figures as the chart, so you can read exact values without hovering.

Using the chart when you buy gold bullion

1. Check the spot price at the top of this page, and its time stamp, when you ask for a quote.
2. Ask for the price per item and the total, in writing, including shipping and insurance.
3. Work out the price per troy ounce and compare it with spot. That is your premium.
4. Ask for the buyback price for the same item today.
5. Compare at least two dealers for the same product and quantity.
6. Look at the chart's longer ranges before you decide how much to buy. Gold can rise or fall by a quarter or more in a matter of months.

If you are buying for a retirement account, the metal must meet IRS purity rules: gold bullion must be at least 99.5% pure, with an exception for the American Gold Eagle, and it must be held by an approved depository. Our guide to the gold IRA rollover explains how retirement savings are moved into gold, and gold IRA vs physical gold compares the two ways of owning it.

Where to buy gold bullion

All three companies we compare on this site sell gold bullion coins and bars, for delivery and for IRAs.

• Augusta Precious Metals sells gold and silver for IRAs and for purchases with personal funds, explains the account before any sale, and has a $50,000 minimum. It is our first-ranked company.
• Goldco sells gold and silver for IRAs and direct purchase, and has the most specific written buyback policy of the three.
• American Hartford Gold sells gold, silver and platinum, ships insured to your door for a delivery order, and states a $10,000 minimum order for its gold IRA.

The full comparison is in our ranking, and our guide to gold bar scams covers the warning signs to watch for when buying bullion from anyone.

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FAQ

What is the price of gold bullion today?

The spot price is shown at the top of this page with the time it was last updated. It changes through the trading day, and the chart refreshes several times a day.

Is the price on the chart what I will pay for gold?

No. The chart shows the spot and futures price for an ounce of gold. Coins and bars sell for a premium above spot, which varies by product and dealer, and dealers buy back at or below spot.

What is the difference between the spot price and the futures price?

The spot price is for gold delivered now; a futures price is for delivery at a set date. For gold the two are usually close. This chart uses COMEX gold futures closes for its history and a spot quote for the headline price.

Why doesn't the all-time chart show the January 2026 record?

The all-time range plots one closing price a month, so short spikes inside a month do not appear. The record daily close in the series was $5,318.40 on January 29, 2026.

How often is this chart updated?

The chart, stat tiles and table are refreshed automatically several times a day, and the headline price can update when the page loads. Each refresh prints its time under the price.

How much does a gram of gold cost?

Multiply the spot price per troy ounce by 0.03215. A coin or bar will cost more because of the premium.

Is gold a good thing to buy now?

Nobody can predict gold's next move, and a website cannot judge your circumstances. Gold pays no income and its price can fall for long periods. Speak with a licensed financial professional who is not paid on the sale.

Sources

• Gold prices: COMEX gold futures (GC=F) daily closes from Yahoo Finance, and the gold spot price from api.gold-api.com, refreshed automatically. Historical figures in the text are COMEX daily closes, as calculated in our gold timing guide.
• IRS: frequently asked questions about IRAs
• Augusta Precious Metals and American Hartford Gold websites, read in November 2026.

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