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How to trade silver (XAG/USD)

A plain, practical guide for traders in Vietnam — lots, leverage, margin, costs and the risk rules that keep beginners in the game.

Silver (XAG/USD) is traded as a CFD — you speculate on the price, you don't own the metal or coin. One standard lot is 5000 oz.

Lots, leverage and margin

Margin is what your broker locks to open a position: (lots × 5000 × price) ÷ leverage. At 1:500 a 0.10 lot needs $31.20. Use the margin calculator.

Size to a fixed risk

Decide the money you'll lose at your stop first, then let the position-size calculator pick the lot. Never size by how much margin you have.

Costs

You pay the spread on entry and an overnight swap if you hold. Factor both into every trade.

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