Definition:
The Precious Metal Derivatives market refers to derivatives of precious metals such as gold or silver. These include financial vehicles such as options and futures. Derivatives allow investors to profit from a commodity’s value development without owning the physical commodity (e.g. instead of owning a unit of gold, an investor could own a derivative of gold). Therefore, physical commodities are out of scope in this analysis.Structure:
The market contains the following KPIs: annual notional value, the number of traded contracts, the open interest (number of outstanding contracts at the end of a year), the average notional value per contract as well as the price data of popular specific derivatives of this category.Additional information:
Examples of popular precious metal derivatives are gold, silver, or platinum.Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.
Most recent update: Jul 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.
Most recent update: Jul 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Most recent update: Jul 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Most recent update: Jul 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Most recent update: Jul 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
The Precious Metal Derivatives market in Austria is experiencing a shift in customer preferences, trends, and local special circumstances.
Customer preferences: Investors in Austria are increasingly turning to Precious Metal Derivatives as a way to diversify their portfolios and hedge against market volatility. The allure of these derivatives lies in their ability to offer exposure to the price movements of precious metals without the need for physical ownership.
Trends in the market: Austria's Precious Metal Derivatives market is witnessing a growing demand for innovative and tailored products that cater to the specific needs of investors. This trend is driven by the increasing sophistication of market participants and their desire for more customized investment solutions.
Local special circumstances: One of the key factors shaping the Precious Metal Derivatives market in Austria is the country's strong tradition of banking and finance. This has created a conducive environment for the development of a diverse range of derivative products, attracting both domestic and international investors looking to capitalize on the expertise and infrastructure available in the country.
Underlying macroeconomic factors: The development of the Precious Metal Derivatives market in Austria is also influenced by broader macroeconomic factors such as interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical events. As investors seek safe-haven assets to protect their wealth in times of uncertainty, the demand for Precious Metal Derivatives is expected to remain robust. Additionally, the country's stable economic environment and regulatory framework further support the growth of this market.
Data coverage:
Figures are based on commodity derivatives, their notional value, the number of contracts traded, the open interest (outstanding contracts at the end of a year), and the average value of a contract.Modeling approach / Market size:
Market sizes are determined by a Bottom-Up approach, based on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use market research & analysis, and data of World Bank, as well as the World Federation of Exchanges. Furthermore, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations and national data bureaus such as GDP, wealth per capita, and the online banking penetration rate. This data helps us to estimate the market size for each country individually.Forecasts:
In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. In this market, we use the HOLT-damped Trend method to forecast future development. The main drivers are GDP per capita an the online banking penetration rate.Additional Notes:
The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change.Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat
Most recent update: Sep 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights