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Silver Price Today

Track the live silver spot price in USD per troy ounce. Real-time XAG/USD data with interactive charts and historical prices.

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Understanding the Silver Price

The silver spot price represents the current market price for immediate delivery of one troy ounce of silver. Unlike gold, silver has significant industrial applications — electronics, solar panels, EVs — which makes its price dynamics unique among precious metals.

  • Industrial Demand — Electronics, solar panels, EVs, and medical devices
  • Investment Demand — ETFs, coins, and bars for portfolio diversification
  • Gold-Silver Ratio — Traders use this to determine relative value
  • US Dollar Strength — Silver typically moves inversely to the dollar
  • Mining Supply — Most silver is mined as a byproduct of other metals
  • Green Energy Transition — Solar panel demand driving consumption

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the silver price today?
The silver price changes constantly during market hours. Our live chart above shows the real-time XAG/USD price updated with live market data from COMEX. Silver is quoted in US dollars per troy ounce (31.1035 grams).
Why is silver called the 'poor man's gold'?
Silver is often called 'poor man's gold' because it offers similar benefits as a precious metal investment (store of value, inflation hedge) but at a much lower price point per ounce, making it more accessible to everyday investors.
What is the gold-silver ratio?
The gold-silver ratio is the number of silver ounces needed to buy one ounce of gold. Historically this ratio has averaged around 50-60, but it can range from 30 to over 100. Investors use this ratio to determine relative value between the two metals. MetalCharts provides a live gold-to-silver ratio chart.
Is silver a good investment?
Silver can be good for portfolio diversification. Unlike gold, silver has significant industrial demand (electronics, solar panels, EVs), which can drive price increases. However, silver is more volatile than gold. Investment suitability depends on individual financial goals.
What is the COMEX silver inventory?
COMEX silver inventory is the physical silver stored in CME Group-approved warehouses. It is split into 'registered' (deliverable against futures) and 'eligible' (meets standards but not registered for delivery). Total COMEX silver inventory is closely watched as an indicator of physical supply tightness.
What is silver used for?
Silver has the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal. About 50% of demand is industrial: solar panels (photovoltaic cells), electronics, medical devices, water purification, and 5G technology. The remaining demand comes from jewelry, silverware, coins, bars, and photography.
What is the Shanghai Silver Premium?
The Shanghai Silver Premium is the price difference between silver on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) and the international COMEX spot price. A positive premium indicates strong Chinese physical demand. MetalCharts tracks this premium in real time.
How much silver is in a junk silver coin?
US 'junk silver' coins minted before 1965 contain 90% silver. A $1 face value of these coins contains approximately 0.715 troy ounces of pure silver. Common junk silver coins include pre-1965 dimes, quarters, half dollars, and Morgan/Peace dollars.