MetalsSICOMEX (CME Group)

Silver

About Silver

COMEX Silver futures (SI) are the primary vehicle for trading silver. Silver is more volatile than gold, trading both as a precious metal safe haven and an industrial commodity (electronics, solar panels). Each cent move in silver equals $50 on the standard 5,000 oz contract — fast moves can generate (or cost) significant capital quickly.

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Contract Specifications

Contract Size: 5,000 troy ounces of silver
Tick Size / Value: $0.005/oz = $25.00 per tick
Exchange: COMEX (CME Group)

Trading Hours

Sun 18:00 – Fri 17:00 ET with daily halt 17:00–18:00 ET.

Margin Notes

Day trading margins ~$3,000–$6,000. Exchange maintenance margin ~$10,000–$12,000.

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