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Silver Price

XAG/USD · Troy Ounce

$58.84
+$2.44 (4.33%)

Last updated: Jul 21, 2026, 5:14 PM UTC

Spot · per troy oz · updates during market hours (Sun 6pm–Fri 5pm ET)

Silver investment calculator

Ag

Current Spot Price

$58.84/ oz
$58.84
$29$59$118

Projected: $58.84 / oz(+0%)

Current Value

$58.84

1.00 oz × $58.836

Projected Value

$58.84

1.00 oz × $58.84

Potential Gain

+$0.00

+0.00% return

This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

About Silver

Silver (Ag) is often called "the people's precious metal" due to its accessibility compared to gold. It has served as money for thousands of years and remains a popular investment choice today.

Unlike gold, silver has significant industrial applications—from electronics to solar panels—making its price influenced by both investment demand and industrial consumption.

Key Facts

Standard Unit
Troy Ounce (31.1g)
Atomic Number
47
Symbol
Ag (Argentum)
Purity Standards
.999, .9999, Sterling
Major Exchanges
COMEX, LBMA
Industrial Use
~50% of demand

Gold vs. silver vs. platinum vs. palladium

Comparison of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium by price drivers, relative volatility, and common forms
MetalPrimary price driversRelative volatilityCommon forms
Gold (Au)Safe-haven demand, inflation hedging, central-bank buyingLowerCoins, bars, jewelry
Silver (Ag)Investment demand plus heavy industrial use (~50% of demand)HigherCoins, rounds, bars
Platinum (Pt)Auto catalytic converters, industrial and jewelry demandHigherBars, coins
Palladium (Pd)Gasoline-engine catalytic converters, limited supplyHighestBars, coins

Frequently asked questions

The silver spot price is the current market price for one troy ounce of silver in USD. It is the benchmark price used by dealers worldwide to price silver coins, bars, and rounds.
Silver is far more abundant than gold in the Earth's crust. Additionally, about 50% of silver demand comes from industrial applications, which dampens its price relative to gold, which is primarily driven by investment and jewelry demand.
Silver offers an accessible entry point into precious metals investing. It historically performs well during inflation and economic uncertainty. However, silver is more volatile than gold due to its dual industrial and investment demand.
The gold-to-silver ratio is the number of silver ounces needed to buy one ounce of gold. Investors use this ratio to determine relative value between the two metals. Historically, it has ranged from 15:1 to over 100:1.

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