What is the current price of silver?

Silver current price is $19.40. High: $19.40; Low: $19.31.

Get the latest and updated figures at Monex.com - Live Prices.

These days, with the stock market's wild ups and downs and an uncertain economic outlook, investors are considering alternative investments in precious metals like gold and silver. But taking a plunge in the silver market isn't as clear-cut as buying into a mutual fund.

So before you exchange your hard-earned green for some silver, it's a good idea to nail down the basics. Here's what you need to know at Bankrate.com.

Updated on Wednesday, May 21 2014 at 12:49PM EDT
Source: www.monex.com/...