GC=FVSPA=F• Today (Normalized)

GC=F vs PA=F (Gold Bullion Futures vs Palladium Futures)

Showing Closing Date Range from Oct 6 to Oct 7, 2026.

Normalized cumulative comparison anchored at 0.00% baseline to illustrate pure alpha, return divergence, and market momentum.

BEFORE THE OPEN US Eastern Time (ET)

Before the Regular Session

9:17 AM ET
2026-10-08

Current time is 9:17 AM ET. The regular US trading session begins at 9:30 AM ET. Showing closing prices from the prior official trading session.

Today's Alpha Margin

GC=F leads by +3.30% Alpha Spread Today

GC=F is trading at -1.25% while PA=F is at -4.55% .

GC=F (-1.25%) PA=F (-4.55%)
Dominance Spread3.30% Spread
Card 1 • Session Start 9:30 AM ET OPEN

Started At

Official opening auction price

GC=F
Gap: +2.20 (0.05%)
$4,195.00
PA=F
Gap: -5.00 (-0.43%)
$1,169.50
Baseline Prior Closes $4,192.80 vs $1,174.50
Card 2 • Execution PRIOR SESSION

Previous Close

Baseline for today's market open

GC=F
Latest snapshot
$4,134.60
PA=F
Latest snapshot
$1,121.00
Verified Snapshot9:17 AM ET
Card 3 • Net Move GC=F LEADING

Gained / Lost Today

Net return against previous session close

GC=F
$-52.50
-1.25%
PA=F
$-53.40
-4.55%
Performance Lead +3.30% Advantage

Today's Trading Range Position

Where each asset is currently trading relative to its Day Low and Day High

GC=F $4,134.60 (41% of range)
Low: $4,091.30High: $4,197.80
PA=F $1,121.00 (10% of range)
Low: $1,115.00High: $1,176.00

Session Liquidity & Volume

Trading activity, share volume, and estimated dollar liquidity

GC=F Liquidity
Share Volume
156.3K
Est. Dollar Volume
$646.40M
PA=F Liquidity
Share Volume
6.9K
Est. Dollar Volume
$7.75M

Session Ledger Comparison

Direct side-by-side breakdown of today's key auction and price metrics

MetricGC=FPA=FHead-to-Head Advantage
Today's Return-1.25% -4.55% GC=F +3.30%
Net Dollar Move$-52.50$-53.40GC=F higher move
Open Price$4,195.00$1,169.50 Gap: 0.05% vs -0.43%
Day High$4,197.80$1,176.00Session peaks
Day Low$4,091.30$1,115.00Session troughs
Intraday Spread$106.50$61.00High/Low spread
Share Volume156.3K6.9KGC=F more active
Est. Dollar Volume$646.40M$7.75MGC=F higher liquidity
Multi-Day Trajectory Charts•Interactive Historical Comparison

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