Trading in futures involves making a financial agreement to buy or sell an asset, in this case gold, at a specified date in the future for a determined price. Here are the steps you need to take to buy gold futures:

1. Open a futures trading account: You need to open an account with a broker that offers futures trading.
2. Research gold futures: Before starting to trade in gold futures, you need to understand how futures work. You should also research the factors that can affect the gold price, such as supply and demand, geopolitical events, and economic data.
3. Set a trading strategy: You should decide whether you want to buy gold futures as a hedge against price changes in your other investments or to speculate on changes to the price of gold. You will also need to decide your risk tolerance.
4. Place your order: You will need to decide the details of the futures contract you want to take out, including the quantity of gold futures you want to buy, the price you are willing to pay when the contract expires, and the date the contract will expire.
5. Monitor your investment: Once you have purchased your gold futures you should monitor the investment regularly, by watching the price of gold and the contract’s expiration date, to ensure that you are making the most of the investment.

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Trading gold futures can be a complex undertaking. It is important that you work with a broker who is experienced in futures trading. Make sure you understand the risks involved before investing.