METALS · XAGUSD · MARKET GUIDE
Silver / US Dollar
Silver shares drivers with gold but uses different contract sizes and often moves more in percentage terms.
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Overview
XAGUSD prices one troy ounce of silver in dollars. It has both precious-metal and industrial demand.
CFD contracts are frequently 5,000 oz per lot, but this varies — fxRuleBook leaves the silver preset without a contract size so you must enter your broker’s.
| Contract per lot | Value of $0.10 move on 1 lot |
|---|---|
| 5,000 oz | $500 |
| 1,000 oz | $100 |
Risk-management considerations
- Percentage moves can be larger than gold.
- Thinner liquidity can widen spreads.
- Contract specification must be entered before sizing.
XAGUSD journal template
Record these alongside each XAGUSD trade.
- 01Contract size used
- 02Stop as % of price
- 03Gold move the same day
Frequently asked questions
Why can’t I size silver immediately?
The preset has no verified contract size. Add your broker’s specification on the markets page.
Is a silver lot the same as gold?
No. Contract sizes differ substantially.
Educational content only. No live prices, historical data, signals or forecasts are shown. Contract details are illustrative until verified with your broker.