Trading India’s Most Versatile Precious Metal with Structure and Discipline
Overview
Silver Futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) are highly active contracts that attract both traders and investors.
Silver combines industrial demand (electronics, solar, manufacturing) with monetary value (as a precious metal correlated with gold), making it one of the most fascinating and volatile instruments to trade.
At MarketStar.us, our approach focuses on positional and swing trading using Hourly, 4-Hourly, and Daily charts, designed for traders who prefer clarity, control, and transparent, rule-based execution.
⚙️ Contract Specifications (Summary)
| Parameter | Description |
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| Exchange | Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) |
| Symbols | SILVER, SILVERM (Mini), SILVERMIC |
| Underlying Asset | 999 Purity Silver |
| Contract Sizes | 30 kg (SILVER) / 5 kg (SILVERM) / 1 kg (SILVERMIC) |
| Tick Size | ₹ 1 per kg |
| Quote Currency | Indian Rupee (₹) |
| Trading Hours | 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. (IST) |
| Settlement | Physical (SILVER, SILVERM) / Cash (SILVERMIC) |
Why We Prefer the Silver Mini Contract
In a volatile market like silver, position-size control is everything.
The MCX Silver Mini (SILVERM) contract, at 5 kg per lot, offers the perfect balance of liquidity, flexibility, and precision.
Key Benefits:
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Better Risk Management: Smaller lot size allows granular control of exposure.
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Flexibility: Build or reduce positions gradually as trends develop.
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Lower Margin Needs: Enables balanced capital allocation across trades.
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Scalability: Works for both developing and professional traders.
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High Liquidity: Tight spreads ensure efficient execution.
Professional trading success is 90% risk control — and position sizing is the foundation of risk control. This important point is repeatedly emphasized by two of the best traders of all time: Jesse Livermore and George Soros. A large lumpy position is very dangerous.
Swing-Trading Framework
Our Silver research follows a rule-based positional trading model, not intraday or speculative scalping.
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Chart Focus: Hourly | 4-Hourly | Daily
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Trade Type: Positional only — no intraday or options
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Trade Components: Entry | Target | Stop Loss | Notes
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Holding Period: Typically 2–12 trading days
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Transparency: Every trade is shared simultaneously with all subscribers via our live Google Sheet.
All market research is educational and identical for all subscribers. Not personalized investment advice.
⚡ Key Drivers of MCX Silver Prices
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COMEX Silver trends (global benchmark)
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Gold-Silver ratio movements
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Industrial demand — electronics & renewable energy
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USD/INR and U.S. Dollar Index fluctuations
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Inflation data & interest-rate trends
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Investor sentiment toward precious metals
Understanding how these forces interact helps traders navigate silver’s wide swings with perspective and patience.
Illustrative Swing-Trade Example
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Timeframe: 4-Hour Chart
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Bias: Bullish Continuation
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Entry Zone: ₹ 92,800 (Silver Mini)
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Stop Loss: ₹ 92,100
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Target 1: ₹ 94,800 Target 2: ₹ 96,800
(Example for educational illustration only — not investment advice. The latest trades with MCX Silver Mini Futures are available to our Subscribers in our live Google Sheet.)