• Gold
• Silver
• Copper

Silver Futures This contract is based on the precious metal, silver, which serves as an inflation hedge and also has many industrial applications.

- Why would you want to trade Silver Futures?

1. Since the price of gold is a key driver in silver prices, can be used as an economic hedge.

2. 50% of silver consumption comes from computer manufacturing, medical equipment, photography and jewelry.

3. Can be used as protection against negative impacts on companies which use a lot of precious metal.

- How do you trade Silver Futures?

Precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium are used to manage risk or to serve as a safe haven for capital during times of financial uncertainty.  There are hedging opportunities and ways to manage risk around supply and demand for both industrial and commercial uses.