International gold futures are a kind of gold derivatives traded in futures exchanges, and are mainly denominated in US dollars. Investors can benefit from the rising price of gold through futures trading. This trading method can protect investors' risk of future gold prices, reduce the impact of market fluctuations on their financial situation, and provide investors with diversified investment products.

There are two main trading methods for international gold futures, namely physical delivery and cash settlement. Physical delivery refers to receiving the physical gold of the corresponding contract, and cash settlement refers to delivery in the form of currency and settlement at the market price. At the same time, investors can increase their investment income through leveraged trading of futures, but it also means more investment risks.

The main exchanges in the international gold futures market include the the New York Mercantile Exchange and London Metal Exchanges. In these exchanges, the trading cycle of gold futures trading is one year. In order to standardize market transactions, the exchange authenticates the identity of investors who participate in futures trading and standardizes contracts. In addition, the exchange has also formulated the rules that contracts must be delivered after expiration, ensuring the fairness of the market and the transparency of transactions.