Micro Silver (SIL) Futures Contract Specifications

What Are Micro Silver (SIL) Futures?

Micro Silver Futures (SIL) are 1/5th the size of the standard Silver Futures contract, providing traders with a more accessible way to gain exposure to silver prices. These smaller-sized contracts are ideal for retail traders or those looking for more precise position sizing.

Contract Size

Contract Size: 1,000 troy ounces

Example: This contract size allows traders to gain exposure to metals with controlled leverage and risk.

Tick Value and Increment

  • Tick Size: 0.005 USD per troy ounce
  • Tick Value: $5.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $10.00 per 0.01

These specifications make Micro Silver (SIL) Futures suitable for traders seeking exposure to metals markets.

Trading Hours

Micro Silver (SIL) Futures trade with extended hours, providing flexibility for traders in different time zones.

  • Trading Hours: Sunday to Friday, nearly 24 hours a day with a short break
  • Time Zone: Central Time (CT)

Trading Symbol

Platform Symbol: SIL

Margins

To trade Micro Silver (SIL) Futures, you'll need to meet specific margin requirements. Check with your broker for the latest margin rates and details.

Why Trade Micro Silver (SIL) Futures?

  • Lower capital requirements than standard Silver Futures
  • Perfect for smaller accounts or precise position sizing
  • Same trading hours and price movements as the standard contract
  • Ideal for new traders learning commodity futures trading
  • Allows for more granular risk management in silver exposure

Position Sizing for Micro Silver (SIL) Futures

Proper position sizing is crucial when trading Micro Silver (SIL) Futures. Use our position size calculator to determine the optimal number of contracts based on your risk tolerance and account size.

Position Size Calculator Example

For Micro Silver (SIL) Futures (SIL):

  • Tick Size: 0.005 USD per troy ounce
  • Tick Value: $5.00 per tick
  • Point Value: $10.00 per 0.01

If you want to risk $500 with a 10-point stop loss:

Risk per Contract = Stop Loss in Points × Point Value = 10 × 10.00 per 0.01 = $100

Maximum Contracts = Risk Amount ÷ Risk per Contract = $500 ÷ $100 = 5 contracts