Methodology & Sources
Effective Date: 2026-04-28
This page describes how WatchGold.org sources data, the categories of providers we rely on, attribution statements required by those providers, and our handling of delays, revisions, licensing, and redistribution limits.
Overview
WatchGold combines third-party market data, public statistical filings, sponsor-supplied data, and editorial synthesis (some of which is model-assisted) to produce charts, dashboards, summaries, and educational commentary. We aim to attribute sources clearly and to flag known limitations where relevant.
Source Categories
Benchmark and Pricing Sources
Includes the LBMA Gold/Silver Price, COMEX / CME Group settlement and intraday data, and other regulated or recognized market benchmarks used to derive reference prices on the Platform.
Market Statistics and Public Filings
Includes World Gold Council, Silver Institute, CFTC Commitments of Traders, central bank reserves disclosures, exchange position reports, and similar public statistical sources.
Sponsor-Supplied Data
Some figures on sponsor or partner pages are provided by the sponsor itself. Such data is published as supplied and is subject to the sponsor’s own attribution.
Editorial Synthesis and Model-Assisted Summaries
Commentary, summaries, and tags may be drafted manually or with the assistance of AI models. AI-assisted output is reviewed editorially and remains educational; verify against the underlying source before relying on it.
Attribution Statements
WatchGold honors source-specific attribution and usage conditions applicable to its data sources, including as relevant the LBMA Gold/Silver Price, World Gold Council, Silver Institute, CFTC, COMEX / CME Group content, Perth Mint, Texas Precious Metals, and sponsor-supplied data.
Delays, Revisions, Licensing, and Redistribution
Free and delayed feeds may lag the live market by 15–20 minutes or more. Historical data may be revised by the original source after publication. Licensed data is subject to the upstream provider’s terms and may not be copied, scraped, redistributed, sublicensed, or used commercially without authorization.
Data Provider Attributions
WatchGold.org uses data from the following providers. All data is subject to the respective provider's terms of use and licensing agreements.
General Data Provider Notice
Market data, pricing information, and analytical content displayed on WatchGold.org are sourced from third-party data providers and may be subject to delays, inaccuracies, or interruptions. WatchGold.org does not independently verify the accuracy or completeness of third-party data and makes no representation or warranty regarding such data. All data is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for time-critical trading or investment decisions.
CME Group
Market data relating to gold futures, silver futures, and other commodity contracts displayed on this Platform is the property of CME Group Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. CME Group market data is provided on a delayed basis and is not intended for trading purposes. The data is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied. CME Group and its licensors disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this data. Redistribution or commercial use of CME Group data without a valid license is strictly prohibited.
nFusion Solutions
Real-time and historical precious metals pricing data is provided by nFusion Solutions. nFusion data is proprietary and is provided under license for display on this Platform. All rights reserved by nFusion Solutions. The data is provided for informational purposes only and may not be redistributed, resold, or used for commercial purposes without express written permission from nFusion Solutions.
World Gold Council
Central bank gold reserves data, gold demand statistics, and related research content are sourced from the World Gold Council (gold.org). This data is the property of the World Gold Council and is used with attribution. The World Gold Council makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of data provided through third-party platforms. For the most current and authoritative data, users are encouraged to visit gold.org directly.
General Third-Party Data Disclaimer
All third-party data displayed on this Platform is the property of the respective data providers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. The inclusion of third-party data does not imply endorsement of this Platform by any data provider, nor does it imply endorsement of any data provider by WatchGold.org. Users are advised to consult the original data sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information. WatchGold.org disclaims all liability for errors, omissions, or delays in third-party data.