Silver and gold are globally traded on daily basis. These two precious metals are considered as the ultimate store of wealth by many including sovereign funds and central banks. The spot gold and silver are traded in over the counter market and its price fluctuates fluidly based on supply and demand. The spot price of gold is the price that is quoted for gold that is to be paid for including the delivery in two days after the transaction date or the settlement date. In London, the spot gold price is fixed and that is twice daily for gold. This is assisting in the setting of the reference points for the gold prices throughout the day.
The gold spot and silver are traded pretty much the same way as the currency pairs are traded. The transactions in spot metals are usually made against US currency, US dollar. For an instance, traders take short or long position in gold or silver, similar to currency trading, while taking the opposite position in US dollar at the same time. Silver and gold are also traded against other currencies.