芝商所推出100盎司白银期货合约

Group 1 - CME plans to launch a 100-ounce silver futures contract on February 9, 2026, to meet record retail demand [1] - The new contract, coded "SIC" on the Globex electronic trading system, aims to provide low-cost and easy access to the silver market [1][2] - The introduction of the SIC contract allows traders to control more resources with less capital, avoiding strict geographical requirements and high borrowing costs [1] Group 2 - Jin Hennig, CME's Managing Director, stated that the new contract enhances accessibility for retail investors seeking to diversify their investments amid geopolitical uncertainties [2] - JB Mackenzie from Robinhood Markets emphasized that the new futures contract aligns with their platform's goal of enabling customers to participate in silver trading with less capital [2][3] - The demand for silver is strong, and the new contract is expected to provide global customers with a more flexible and cost-effective way to seize silver opportunities [3] Group 3 - CME reported record trading volumes in metal futures driven by retail demand, with micro gold futures averaging 301,000 contracts daily and micro silver futures reaching 48,000 contracts [3] - The recently launched 1-ounce gold futures contract has accumulated over 6 million contracts traded since its introduction on January 13, 2025 [4]