Silver can be found in an ever expanding array of products such as televisions, computers, and smart-phones. As income levels continue to rise in the emerging economies of China, India, and Brazil, an increasing number of consumers are beginning to demand these products as well as view silver as an investment.

Trading silver has historically been considered as an alternative to gold trading, as silver is the least expensive of the precious metals. This created a volatile and often profitable market as lower prices allowed for many traders to invest. Nowadays, trading silver futures is considered good portfolio diversification and allows for investment to be made with relatively little capital, thanks to the leverage provided by brokerage firms