Understanding Micro Metal Futures

Micro Metal Futures from CME Group are designed for active traders looking to trade physical gold and silver in smaller increments or those seeking to trade a cost-effective alternative to the larger metal contracts.

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• Micro Gold Futures (MGC) — 1/10 the size and required margin of the larger Gold Futures (GC) contract.
• Micro Silver Futures (SIL) — 1/5 the size and the required margin of the larger Silver Futures (SI) contract

Benefits of Trading Micro Metal Futures

• More Precise Hedging — Micro Metal Futures allow for a highly leveraged investment for more buying power. Through the use of margin, you can control a large contract value with a smaller amount of capital. Please note: Financial leverage can result in losses greater than the initial margin, and traders should take appropriate measures to minimize risk when trading unpredictable markets.
• Increased Flexibility — Given their smaller size, Micro Metal Futures offer more granularity for position management. This allows traders to start small and increase trade volume as needed.
• Lower Financial Commitment — Micro metal futures require less initial capital outlay and lower margins.
• Near 24-Hour Access — Metal futures trade nearly 24 hours a day, 6 days a week, making it a popular and desirable futures instrument all over the world. Metal futures offer more trading opportunities and the ability to manage positions any time of day

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