Collect Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) prices through this API

Collect Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) Prices Through This API

The Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) represents a significant advancement in the investment landscape, particularly for those interested in ethical and sustainable gold investments. This ETF not only provides exposure to gold prices but also emphasizes responsible sourcing, aligning with the growing demand for ethical investment options. To effectively track and analyze FGDL prices, developers can leverage the Metals-API, a powerful tool that offers real-time and historical data on precious metals, including gold.

Metals-API Information

About Gold (XAU)

Gold has long been a symbol of wealth and stability, and its role in the financial markets continues to evolve. The digital transformation in precious metals trading is reshaping how investors access and analyze gold data. With the integration of data analytics and market insights, traders can make informed decisions based on real-time information. The Metals-API plays a crucial role in this transformation by providing developers with the tools needed to create innovative applications that enhance price discovery and trading efficiency.

As technology continues to integrate into trading practices, the demand for accurate and timely data has never been higher. The Metals-API empowers developers to build next-generation applications that utilize real-time metals data, enabling them to offer digital asset solutions that meet the needs of modern investors. By harnessing the capabilities of this API, developers can create platforms that not only track gold prices but also analyze market trends and fluctuations.

API Description

The Metals-API is designed to provide comprehensive access to metals pricing data, including gold (XAU), silver (XAG), platinum (XPT), and palladium (XPD). This API offers a range of features that cater to various use cases, from simple price retrieval to complex data analysis. With its focus on innovation and technological advancement, the Metals-API is a transformative tool for developers looking to enhance their applications with real-time metals data.

For more information on how to implement this API, developers can refer to the Metals-API Documentation, which provides detailed guidance on utilizing the API's capabilities effectively.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API offers a variety of endpoints that cater to different data needs. Here are some of the key features:

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated based on your subscription plan. Depending on your plan, you can receive updates every 60 minutes or every 10 minutes, ensuring you have the most current information at your fingertips.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates dating back to 2019. This feature allows you to query the API for specific dates, enabling you to analyze past trends and make informed predictions about future movements.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: Retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals. This endpoint is particularly useful for traders who need to understand market dynamics and make timely decisions based on current pricing.
• Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion feature, allowing you to convert amounts between different metals or to/from USD. This is essential for investors looking to diversify their portfolios across various precious metals.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. This endpoint is invaluable for conducting in-depth analyses of price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how metal prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This feature provides insights into market volatility and helps traders identify potential opportunities.
• Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about gold rates by carat. This is particularly useful for jewelers and consumers interested in the purity of gold.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for a specified date range, helping traders identify market extremes.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Access open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period, providing a comprehensive view of market performance.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for extensive historical analysis.
• API Key: Your unique API key is essential for accessing the API's features. It must be included in the request URL to authenticate your access.
• API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured JSON format.
• Available Endpoints: The Metals-API includes 14 endpoints, each designed to provide specific functionalities tailored to user needs.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals, ensuring you have access to the most current data.

List of Symbols

The Metals-API provides access to a comprehensive range of metal symbols. For a complete list of all supported symbols and their specifications, refer to the Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

Get real-time exchange rates for all available metals:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1784592594,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-07-21",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912,
"XPD": 0.000744,
"XCU": 0.294118,
"XAL": 0.434783,
"XNI": 0.142857,
"XZN": 0.344828
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

Access historical exchange rates for any date since 1999:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1784506194,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-07-20",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915,
"XPD": 0.000748
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-series Endpoint

Get exchange rates for a specific time period:

{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2026-07-14",
"end_date": "2026-07-21",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2026-07-14": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2026-07-16": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2026-07-21": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

Convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD:

{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1784592594,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

Track rate fluctuations between two dates:

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2026-07-14",
"end_date": "2026-07-21",
"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
},
"XPT": {
"start_rate": 0.000915,
"end_rate": 0.000912,
"change": -3.0e-6,
"change_pct": -0.33
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Endpoint

Get OHLC data for a specific time period:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1784592594,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-07-21",
"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
},
"XPT": {
"open": 0.000915,
"high": 0.000918,
"low": 0.00091,
"close": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

Get current bid and ask prices for metals:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1784592594,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-07-21",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"bid": 0.000481,
"ask": 0.000483,
"spread": 2.0e-6
},
"XAG": {
"bid": 0.0381,
"ask": 0.0382,
"spread": 0.0001
},
"XPT": {
"bid": 0.000911,
"ask": 0.000913,
"spread": 2.0e-6
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Conclusion

The Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) represents a forward-thinking approach to gold investment, emphasizing ethical sourcing while providing investors with the opportunity to benefit from gold price movements. By utilizing the Metals-API, developers can access a wealth of data that enhances their ability to track, analyze, and trade gold effectively.

With features such as real-time rates, historical data, and comprehensive conversion options, the Metals-API is an invaluable resource for developers looking to create applications that meet the demands of modern investors. For detailed implementation guidance, refer to the Metals-API Documentation, and explore the extensive list of supported symbols on the Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

In summary, the integration of technology in precious metals trading is revolutionizing the industry, and the Metals-API stands at the forefront of this transformation, providing developers with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving market.