Silver Price Today - Live COMEX Silver Futures

How to Use the Silver Price Dashboard

This silver price dashboard is designed to give you a comprehensive view of the silver market in one place. Here is a quick guide to making the most of each feature available on this page.

Reading the Price Display

The price hero section at the top shows the most recent closing price for COMEX silver futures (SI=F) in US dollars per troy ounce. The change indicator shows how much the price moved compared to the previous trading session, both in dollar terms and as a percentage. A green arrow indicates a price increase, while a red arrow indicates a decline. You will also see the day's opening price, high, low, and trading volume.

Using the Interactive Chart

The price chart visualizes silver's price movement over time. Click the range buttons (1W, 1M, 3M, 6M, 1Y) to switch between time frames. Hover over the chart to see the exact closing price for any specific date. The chart updates automatically whenever new data is available.

Understanding Market Statistics

The statistics section displays key benchmarks including the 52-week high and low, 30-day and 90-day moving averages, the one-year average price, and the year-to-date percentage change. These metrics help you understand where the current price sits relative to recent history and identify broader market trends.

Silver Value Calculator

Enter any quantity of troy ounces into the calculator to instantly see its dollar value at today's silver price. This is useful for pricing silver bars, coins, or jewelry. Remember that one troy ounce equals approximately 31.1 grams.

What Affects Silver Prices?

Silver is a unique precious metal with both industrial and investment demand. Its price is influenced by a wide range of economic, geopolitical, and market factors.

Industrial Demand

Unlike gold, silver has significant industrial applications. It is used in electronics, solar panels, medical devices, and electric vehicles. Growing demand from the renewable energy sector, particularly solar photovoltaic manufacturing, has become a major driver of silver consumption in recent years.

Investment & Safe Haven Demand

Silver serves as a store of value and inflation hedge, similar to gold. During periods of economic uncertainty, rising inflation, or currency devaluation, investors often increase their allocation to precious metals including silver. Silver ETFs and physical bullion are popular investment vehicles.

US Dollar Strength

Silver is priced in US dollars globally. When the dollar strengthens, silver tends to become more expensive for holders of other currencies, potentially reducing demand and putting downward pressure on prices. Conversely, a weaker dollar typically supports higher silver prices.

Interest Rates & Monetary Policy

Federal Reserve interest rate decisions significantly impact silver prices. Lower interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like silver, making it more attractive. Rate cuts or dovish monetary policy signals tend to be bullish for silver.

Mining Supply

Silver supply comes primarily from mining operations in Mexico, Peru, China, and other countries. Disruptions to mining operations, declining ore grades, or increased production costs can reduce supply and support higher prices. Recycling also contributes a portion of silver supply.