Energy & metals
What is the Micro Gold (MGC) contract and what is its precise capital requirement profile?
By Easy Money Scanner · Educational reference · Not investment advice
The short answer
Micro Gold (MGC) is a 1/10-size gold contract representing 10 troy ounces, lowering the capital and margin requirement for retail participation.
How it works
It mirrors standard GC price movement with proportionally reduced dollar value per tick, making gold exposure more accessible to smaller accounts.
An example
MGC margin requirements are substantially lower than full-size GC contracts.
Risk & limitations
Smaller size still carries leveraged risk tied to full gold price volatility.
Examples are hypothetical, not trade recommendations. US contract and regulatory references do not automatically apply in Canada. Rules, margin requirements and broker policies can change; confirm them with the relevant authority and your broker.