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A high-volatility precious metal, with both industrial demand and trading momentum
Silver (XAGUSD), quoted in USD per ounce, is a highly liquid precious-metal instrument with notable volatility. Beyond its safe-haven appeal, it is closely tied to global industrial demand, giving traders a window to capture opportunities across multiple markets.
- Industrial + Safe-Haven Attributes
- Two-Way Trading
- High Liquidity
- Nearly 23 Hours of Trading
Trading Summary
Trade Code
XAGUSDContract Size
5,000 oz / lotAverage Spread
0.040(floating)Value per Point
5 USDMinimum Trade Size
0.1 lotMaximum Trade Size
10 lotBase Margin Ratio
2%Position Type
Intraday / OvernightOrder Types
Market, Limit, Take Profit, Stop Loss, Trailing StopOrder Validity
GTW (Good Till Week)Pending Order Distance
Must be at least 200 points away from the market priceScalping Restriction
Positions opened and closed within 5 minutes are not acceptedFor more parameters, special margin rules and swap details, please see the full Trading Rules
Key Factors Affecting
Industrial Demand
Silver is widely used in electronics, new energy, photovoltaics and other industries, making industrial conditions highly influential on silver prices.
Linked with Gold Trends
Silver and gold have long shown linkage, and gold often guides silver's direction.
USD Exchange Rate
Changes in the US dollar can periodically weigh on or support silver prices.
Capital Flows and ETF Holdings
Changes in ETF holdings and market sentiment can significantly influence the rhythm of silver price moves.
Global Economic Cycle
Economic expansion supports industrial demand, while economic slowdown may put pressure on silver.
Inflation and Rate Expectations
The broader allocation logic for precious metals also creates spillover effects on silver.
Key Market Signals to Watch
Silver ETF Holdings
Watch how strongly institutional capital is allocating to silver.
Gold-Silver Ratio
Changes in the gold-silver ratio help assess silver's relative strength versus gold.
Manufacturing and Activity Data
PMI and new-energy demand-chain data are particularly relevant to silver.
US Dollar Index and Fed Expectations
The dollar's direction and rate expectations continue to influence silver's short-term rhythm.
Why Trade with JZ
Higher-elasticity products are better suited to strategy trading, but they also require clearer rules and risk controls.
3% Base Margin Ratio, reflecting silver's higher volatility profile.
