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Which metal is known as poor man's gold?

Silver is commonly referred to as "poor man's gold" because it shares some of the characteristics that have historically made gold a popular precious metal, while typically trading at a lower price per ounce.

The term is informal and reflects silver's role as a more affordable precious metal for investors and traders seeking exposure to the precious metals market.

Property

Gold

Silver

Market availability

Traded 23 hours a day, 5 days a week

Traded 23 hours a day, 5 days a week

Trading instruments

Spot, CFD, futures, ETF

Spot, CFD, futures, ETF

Price drivers

Inflation, central-bank decisions, geopolitical events

Inflation, industrial demand, gold price movement

Safe-haven status

Primary safe-haven asset

Secondary safe-haven asset

Volatility

Moderate to high

High

Liquidity

Very high

High

Leverage available

Yes

Yes

Long and short trading

Yes

Yes

Overnight financing

Yes

Yes

Price denomination

USD

USD