Conclusion: Gold (XAU/USD) can be traded in a domestic FX account.
“If you’re going to trade GOLD (XAU/USD), there is no choice but overseas FX.”
Many people may feel this way more than you’d think.
In conclusion, you can trade GOLD (XAU/USD) with a domestic FX account.
With Rakuten MT4, you can trade FX, GOLD, and stock index CFDs all in one environment.
In fact, on SNS and YouTube, many GOLD traders use overseas FX, so it’s easy to think that
“you cannot trade it with a domestic account.”
However, this is not accurate.
In fact, even among domestically registered financial authorities,
GOLD (XAU/USD) can be traded.
Moreover, there is an environment where you can trade not only FX but also GOLD and stock index CFDs using the world-renowned trading platform “MetaTrader4 (MT4).”
A representative brokerage offering this is
Rakuten Securities.
Rakuten Securities’ MT4 is not only for FX
Rakuten Securities’ MT4 differs somewhat in its setup from typical FX companies.
First, open a Rakuten FX account,
then add the Rakuten MT4 CFD account,
to gain access to multiple markets from MT4.
The account-opening process is very simple.
・STEP1
Rakuten Securities General Account
・STEP2
Open Rakuten FX account
・STEP3
Apply to add Rakuten MT4 CFD account
When you apply for Rakuten MT4 CFD account,
MT4 Commodity CFD Account
MT4 Securities CFD Account
are opened simultaneously.
In other words, you don’t use a new brokerage; you’re just adding Rakuten Securities’ services.
Assets tradable on MT4
In Rakuten MT4, by simply switching the login destination, you can trade a variety of markets.
Of course, demo trading is also possible.
FX
USD/JPY
EUR/USD
GBP/USD
AUD/USD
EUR/JPY
Other major currency pairs
USD/JPY
EUR/USD
GBP/USD
AUD/USD
EUR/JPY
Other major currency pairs
Commodity CFDs
GOLD (XAU/USD)
SILVER
WTI Crude Oil
GOLD (XAU/USD)
SILVER
WTI Crude Oil
Stock Index CFDs
Nikkei 225
NASDAQ100
US30 (Dow Jones)
S&P500
DAX
etc.
Nikkei 225
NASDAQ100
US30 (Dow Jones)
S&P500
DAX
etc.
In other words,
FX, GOLD, Crude, and global stock indices
can all be analyzed and traded in MT4’s common environment.
What makes Rakuten MT4 different from others?
Domestically, there aren’t many companies that offer MT4.
Furthermore,“a company where you can actually trade GOLD on MT4”is even more limited.
For example, FXTF offers MT4 for FX trading and EAs, butdoes not support GOLD CFDs on MT4.
JFX provides MT4 charts, butorders cannot be placed directly from MT4 and it’s positioned for analysis only.
OANDA Securities also supports GOLD, butcurrently MT5 is the main platform.
On the other hand, Rakuten Securities offers:
FX
GOLD
SILVER
Crude Oil
NASDAQ100
US30
Nikkei 225
up to these, most instruments can be traded from domestic accounts via MT4.
This breadth of support isthe biggest appeal of Rakuten MT4.
Also, transfers from Rakuten Bank to Rakuten Securities are extremely simple and convenient, with minimal withdrawal concerns typical of overseas FX.
Overseas FX(unregistered domestic brokers)issuesfor the latest summary article can be found below.
https://www.gogojungle.co.jp/finance/navi/articles/119287
GOLD can be started with less capital than you think
You might wonder, “GOLD is expensive, so you need tens or hundreds of thousands.”
Many people think so.
However, in CFD trading you don’t need funds to buy physical gold since you’re using leverage.
For example, in Rakuten MT4 Gold CFDs,
holding 0.01 lot of GOLD requires a margin of about 33,000 yen, depending on market conditions
to start trading.
Of course, it’s not recommended to operate at the edge of margin.
It’s important to trade with ample free funds, but
the image that “domestic accounts make GOLD difficult” or “you need a large sum to start”
is largely inaccurate.
With only tens of thousands of yen in margin, you can participate in GOLD markets watched by traders worldwide—a fact many people don’t know.
Analyze the entire market with a single MT4
Rakuten MT4’s major advantage is
the ability to unify your analytical environment.
For example, no need to separate accounts like FX with Company A, GOLD with overseas FX, NASDAQ with ETFs, etc.
With Rakuten MT4, you can
FX
GOLD
SILVER
Crude Oil
Nikkei 225
NASDAQ100
US30
all within the same MT4 environment for analysis and trading.
Additionally, existing EAs (automatic trading) and indicators can be used, making it very user-friendly for both discretionary and system traders.
Why MT4 versions exist for AI WAVE and GOLD STREAM
Users of GOLD STREAM sometimes ask,
“Why MT4 instead of MT5?”
This question has a simple answer.
The reason is that it is premised on domestic registered brokers, and the ease of transfers between bank and FX accounts is high,
withdrawal issues are nearly non-existent, and it’s a safe environment for domestic users.
Moreover, you can analyze and trade GOLD and stock indices in the same environment as FX.
Under the current domestic environment,
the condition is best met by Rakuten MT4.
With Rakuten Securities, simply add the Rakuten MT4 CFD account to the FX account,
FX
GOLD
SILVER
Crude Oil
NASDAQ100
US30
Nikkei 225
to access a wide range of markets.
For these reasons, to maximize GOLD STREAM’s trading logic and AI WAVE correlations, we currently adopt the proven MT4 version with a long-standing track record.
Today, MT4 remains the most stable choice with a proven track record.
“I want to trade safely with a domestic account.”
“I want to analyze GOLD as well as FX in depth.”
For such people,
Rakuten MT4is a highly compatible trading environment.
I hope this helps you choose a domestic account.
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※The displayed P&L data is a reference value calculated from the maximum drawdown (MAX) after entry signals, based on a fixed stop loss (SL) setting.
It does not guarantee actual trading results; spreads, slippage, trading fees, execution environment, position size, and take-profit/stop-loss timing are not taken into account.
Also, due to differences in trading conditions and price feeds, the actual figures and results may vary depending on the broker or brokerage and trading platform used.
Therefore, there may be discrepancies between the published data and actual performance.
This data is for reference to verify signal advantage and market analysis accuracy, and does not guarantee future profits. Please use it as a reference when making trading decisions.