Silver-Gold Ratio Strategy

MCX Advanced SILVER SILVERM GOLD GOLDM

Exploits Historical Relationship Between Silver and Gold Prices

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Quick Reference

Strategy Type Pair Trading and Mean Reversion
Market Outlook Exploits Historical Relationship Between Silver and Gold Prices
Risk Profile Lower Risk Due to Hedged Position
Reward Profile 1.5:1 to 3:1 Risk-Reward on Ratio Normalization
Time Horizon Swing to Position Trading 5-60 days
Capital Requirement High (₹3,00,000 - ₹6,00,000 for dual margins)
Margin Type NRML for both legs preferred
Best Used When Silver-Gold ratio reaches historical extremes suggesting mean reversion

When to Use This Strategy

Silver-Gold ratio reaches historical extremes suggesting mean reversion

India-Specific Notes

Lot Sizes

SILVER 30 kg per lot (Big Silver)
SILVERM 5 kg per lot (Mini Silver)
GOLD 100 grams per lot (1 kg contract)
GOLDM 10 grams per lot (Mini Gold)

Margin Requirements

Combined Margin SILVER NRML approximately ₹90,000-1,20,000 plus GOLD NRML approximately ₹1,50,000
Spread Benefit Some brokers offer reduced margin for recognized spread positions
Total Typical ₹2,50,000 - ₹3,50,000 for standard ratio trade

Ratio Calculation

Formula Gold Price per 10g divided by Silver Price per kg
Current Typical Range 75-85 ratio on MCX
Historical Extremes Below 70 silver expensive and above 90 gold expensive

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