Trade Silver CFDs on Defcofx with an exceptional 0.03 average spread, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:500 and no maximum lot size restriction. Access one of the most volatile precious metals on MetaTrader 5.
Silver behaves like a precious metal in macro markets but also responds to industrial demand. This dual role can create larger percentage moves than gold, making XAG/USD popular with traders looking for stronger momentum opportunities.
Silver often moves with greater percentage swings than gold, creating more active short-term opportunities.
Silver reacts to safe-haven flows, inflation, US Dollar movement and global manufacturing demand.
Trade XAG/USD long or short on MT5 without owning or storing physical silver.
Open your account and trade XAG/USD on MetaTrader 5 with zero commission and leverage up to 1:500.
Trade Silver with tight pricing, zero commission, no swap fees and flexible position sizing. The 0.03 average spread is designed for active metals traders who care about execution costs.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | SILVER (XAG/USD) |
| Contract Value | 5,000 oz |
| Average Spread | 0.03 |
| Commission | $0 |
| Minimum Lot Size | 0.01 |
| Maximum Lot Size | No Limit |
| Leverage | Up to 1:500 |
| Swap Fees | None |
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
| Trading Hours | 23 hrs/day, 5 days/week |
Silver is priced significantly lower per ounce than gold, so its standard contract size is larger. At a silver price of $32 per oz, one standard lot of 5,000 oz has a notional value of $160,000. With 1:500 leverage, that requires about $320 margin.
Trading Silver as a CFD means you speculate on the spot price of Silver in US Dollars without owning physical silver. You can buy when you expect prices to rise or sell when you expect prices to fall.
Open a buy position when you expect XAG/USD to rise because of weaker USD, inflation, or metals demand.
Open a sell position if you expect Silver prices to fall due to stronger USD, rising real rates, or weaker demand.
One standard lot represents 5,000 ounces of Silver. The minimum 0.01 lot gives exposure to 50 ounces.
Silver has extensive industrial applications in solar panels, electronics, EV batteries and medical devices. That means it can respond to both financial-market stress and global growth expectations.
Silver is driven by both precious-metal flows and industrial demand. This makes it more sensitive to a wider set of market forces than gold.
Silver is priced in USD. A weaker Dollar can support Silver, while a stronger Dollar often weighs on it.
Silver often follows Gold directionally, but it can amplify the percentage move because the Silver market is smaller.
Solar, electronics, EV batteries and manufacturing trends can influence Silver demand.
Lower real rates can support Silver, while rising real yields can pressure precious metals.
Silver can benefit during periods of high inflation or currency-debasement concern.
Silver is often mined as a byproduct of base metals, so mining disruptions can support prices.
Silver follows a similar liquidity profile to Gold but can be even more reactive during key windows, especially when US data and COMEX activity drive momentum.
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM GMT is usually the most active and liquid period for XAG/USD.
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM GMT brings heavy institutional participation and strong futures-market influence.
7:00 AM to 12:00 PM GMT can bring European risk sentiment and physical demand signals.
Silver’s high volatility can support momentum, breakout, ratio-based and news-driven trading approaches.
Silver can trend aggressively. RSI, MACD and rate-of-change tools can help identify strong momentum phases.
Traders watch the ratio between Gold and Silver to identify relative value and potential mean reversion.
Fed announcements, US CPI, manufacturing PMI and geopolitical events can trigger sharp Silver moves.
Silver often forms tight ranges before events and breaks aggressively when momentum confirms direction.
Trade XAG/USD on MT5 with zero commission and leverage up to 1:500, or test your strategy on demo first.
A 0.03 spread on Silver is exceptionally competitive. Combined with zero commission and no swap fees, the total cost of trading XAG/USD is kept clear and efficient.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Spread | 0.03 average spread on Silver |
| Commission | Zero commission |
| Swap Fees | No swap fees |
| Leverage | Up to 1:500 |
| Lot Size | 0.01 minimum, no maximum limit |
| Contract Value | 5,000 oz per standard lot |
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
| Welcome Bonus | 40% bonus on first deposit of $1,000+ |
| Withdrawals | Processed within 4 business hours, including weekends |
| Accounts | Live and demo accounts available |
First-time depositors receive a 40% bonus on deposits of $1,000 or more. Available globally. Terms and conditions apply.
Silver’s larger percentage moves mean risk management is even more important than on Gold. Position sizing and stop losses are essential.
Silver can move 5–10% in a single session during high-impact events.
At 5,000 oz per standard lot, a $1 move equals $5,000 per lot.
1:500 is available, but it is a ceiling, not a recommendation.
If Gold is falling, Silver often follows and may fall harder by percentage.
Silver is significantly more volatile than Gold by percentage. A 3% Gold move may correspond to a 5–8% Silver move. With leverage, this amplifies dramatically, so smaller position sizes are often necessary.
Silver uses a larger standard contract than Gold. One standard lot equals 5,000 oz, while 0.01 lot equals 50 oz. With a 0.03 spread, costs scale directly with position size.
0.01 lot represents 50 oz of Silver exposure, with about $1.50 spread cost at 0.03.
1 standard lot represents 5,000 oz of Silver, so even small price changes can create large P/L swings.
A 0.03 spread means $150 round-trip cost on a standard lot and about $1.50 on a 0.01 lot.
Quick answers for traders reviewing Silver CFD conditions, cost, contract size and account access on Defcofx.
The average spread on Silver is 0.03. On a standard lot of 5,000 oz, the round-trip spread cost is about $150. On a 0.01 lot, it is about $1.50.
One standard lot of Silver represents 5,000 troy ounces. The minimum lot size is 0.01, which represents 50 oz.
Silver has a smaller market than Gold and is also driven by industrial demand, so the same buying or selling pressure can create larger percentage moves.
Yes. You can open a sell position on Silver if you expect the price to decline. No swap fees are listed for Silver positions.
Defcofx lists leverage up to 1:500 on Silver. High leverage increases both potential gains and losses.
Open a live or demo account, log into MetaTrader 5, search for SILVER in Market Watch and place your trade according to your plan.
Silver offers some of the strongest short-term movement in the precious metals space. With Defcofx, you get 0.03 spread, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:500, no maximum lot size and MT5 execution.
