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
Over the past few years, the Precious Metal Derivatives market in Iceland has shown significant growth and development. Customer preferences in Iceland have been shifting towards alternative investment options, such as Precious Metal Derivatives, as investors seek diversification and higher returns in a volatile market environment.
Trends in the market indicate a growing interest from both retail and institutional investors in Precious Metal Derivatives, driven by the appeal of hedging against inflation and geopolitical uncertainties. Local special circumstances, such as Iceland's small but sophisticated financial market, have created a conducive environment for the expansion of Precious Metal Derivatives trading, attracting international investors looking for niche opportunities. Underlying macroeconomic factors, including low interest rates and a stable political environment, have contributed to the increasing popularity of Precious Metal Derivatives in Iceland, providing a favorable backdrop for market growth and innovation.
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