How much is gold per ounce today?
According to the latest market data, the spot price of gold was $5,182.5 per ounce as of March 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET. This is down 0.67% and $34.99 from yesterday’s closing price of $5,217.49.
A year ago, gold was trading at $2,914.5 per ounce. This means the price has increased by 77.82% over the past 12 months.
Key levels to focus on
52 week low: $2,938.15
52 week high: $5,477.79
Gold is trading 5.39% below its 52-week high. It is 76.39% above its 52-week low.
What is the historical price of gold?
| today | yesterday | 1 week ago | 1 month ago | 1 year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,182.5 | $5,217.49 | $5,181 | $5,032.38 | $2,914.5 |
A week ago, gold was trading at $5,181 per ounce. This was an increase of 0.03% compared to one week ago.
A month ago, gold was trading at $5,032.38 per ounce. The price increased by 2.98% from the previous month.
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What is driving the price of gold today?
The price of gold is driven by inflation expectations, central bank policies, global economic conditions, and investor demand. Currency strength, especially the US dollar, and physical and industrial demand can also affect daily prices. For more on the market, read the latest investment news on USA TODAY Money.
What is XAU/USD?
XAU/USD is the ticker symbol used to track the spot price of gold in US dollars.
XAU stands for 1 troy ounce of gold and USD stands for US dollar. The estimated price tells you how many dollars it costs to purchase one ounce.
Prices are usually quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
Spot prices reflect real-time market transactions and serve as a benchmark for futures contracts, ETFs, and retail bullion prices.
how to invest in gold
Investing in gold can be done by buying physical coins and bars, buying ETFs that track the price of gold, or investing in mining stocks. Be sure to weigh costs, storage needs, and risk tolerance before making a decision.
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