However, a more efficient way is to buy a gold futures contract.

不过，一个更有效率的方式是吸购黄金期货合同。

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The spot price of gold reached $1, 058.2 this morning, with the futures contract for delivery in December hitting $1, 059.6.

今天上午，黄金的现货价格达每盎司1058.2美元，而今年十二月份交货的黄金期货合约价格达每盎司1059.6美元。

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The exchange operator, parent of the Chicago Board of Trade, raised margins on gold futures for speculators to $5, 500 per contract from $4, 500 a contract.

芝加哥期货交易所（Chicago Board of Trade）的母公司CME集团是COMEX的运营商，此次调整意味着黄金炒家在进行黄金期货交易时，每份期货合约所要提供的维持保证金从之前的4 500美元上调至5 500美元。

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The Thai Futures Exchange introduced its first gold futures contract early this year, adding a new dimension for investors looking to reduce the risks of volatile commodity prices.

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Margins are being increased by 19% on Comex 100-troy ounce gold futures contract.

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An alternative would be to establish a position in one platinum contract with an offset in a miNY gold futures contract that also is 50 ounces.

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Overnight action saw the December Comex gold futures contract push through short-term resistance from the 20-day moving average, which is a minor near term bullish technical signal.

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