Get Accurate Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) Prices in Multiple Currencies with this API

Metals-API provides developers with the tools to access precise Gold (XAU) prices in various currencies, including the Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL). This blog post will explore how Metals-API empowers developers to harness the power of real-time metals data, enabling innovative applications and insights into the precious metals market.

About Gold (XAU)

API Description

Metals-API Documentation, which provides comprehensive guidance on using the API effectively.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for Gold and other metals, updated every 60 minutes, 10 minutes, or even more frequently, depending on the subscription plan. This feature is essential for traders who need to stay updated on market fluctuations.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Developers can access historical rates dating back to 2019, allowing them to analyze trends and make informed decisions based on past performance. By appending a specific date to the API request, users can retrieve historical data for any given day.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Gold and other metals. Understanding the bid-ask spread is crucial for traders looking to optimize their entry and exit points.
Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint that allows users to convert any amount from one currency to another. This is particularly useful for businesses operating in multiple countries or dealing with international clients.
Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two specified dates, providing valuable insights into price movements over time.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can track how Gold prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, which is essential for understanding market volatility and making strategic trading decisions.
Carat Endpoint: This feature provides information about Gold rates by carat, allowing jewelers and traders to accurately price their products based on purity.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: This endpoint enables users to query the API for the lowest and highest prices of Gold over a specified period, helping traders identify potential buying or selling opportunities.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Users can access open, high, low, and close prices for Gold, which are critical for technical analysis and trading strategies.
Historical LME Endpoint: This endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, offering a wealth of data for market analysis.
API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key that must be included in requests to authenticate access to the API.
API Response: The API returns exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data presentation.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals, ensuring users have access to the latest information.
Gold Price India Endpoint: Users can retrieve the latest Gold prices specifically for the Indian market, catering to local traders and investors.
News Endpoint: The Metals-API allows users to access the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping them informed about market developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755479158,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-18",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755392758,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-17",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-11",
    "end_date": "2025-08-18",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-11": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-13": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-18": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1755479158,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-11",
    "end_date": "2025-08-18",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        },
        "XAG": {
            "start_rate": 0.03825,
            "end_rate": 0.03815,
            "change": -0.0001,
            "change_pct": -0.26
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755479158,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-18",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        },
        "XAG": {
            "open": 0.03825,
            "high": 0.0383,
            "low": 0.0381,
            "close": 0.03815
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755479158,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-18",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Practical Use Cases and Integration Strategies

Trading Platforms: Developers can integrate the Metals-API into trading platforms to provide users with real-time Gold prices, enabling them to make informed trading decisions.
Financial Analysis Tools: Analysts can use the API to build tools that analyze historical Gold price trends, helping investors understand market dynamics and make strategic investments.
E-commerce Solutions: Online jewelry retailers can utilize the API to dynamically price their products based on current Gold rates, ensuring competitive pricing and transparency for customers.
Investment Applications: Financial advisors can leverage the API to provide clients with up-to-date information on Gold prices, assisting them in portfolio management and investment strategies.

Conclusion

Metals-API Website and explore the Metals-API Documentation for detailed implementation guidance. Additionally, check out the Metals-API Supported Symbols page for a comprehensive list of available metals and currencies.

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Get Accurate Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) Prices in Multiple Currencies with this API