What are silver futures and options?

Used as a safe haven extensively in time of financial uncertainty, Silver futures and options are designed to help you harness the benefits of financial risk management tools and rein in risk to a level that works best for you.

How do I understand the silver market?

Analyze open interest and open interest change patterns for each expiration within the selected product. View the latest insights on trends in the Metals market. Take self-guided courses on Silver futures and options products. If you're new to futures, the courses below can help you quickly understand the Silver market and start trading.

What are the major players in silver futures markets?

The above players mainly trade silver futures for hedging purpose aimed to achieve price protection and risk management. Another source of the major players in silver futures markets is the financial industry. These players may also be in it for the speculation and arbitrage opportunities and include:

Should you buy a futures contract?

Buying (taking the long position on) a futures contract allows him to lock-in the future price. On the other hand, an owner of a silver mine expects 1,000 ounces of silver to be produced from her mine in six months. She is worried about the price of silver declining (to below $10 an ounce).