As the CTFC probes into the allegations, silver investors once satisfied with paper ownership are now demanding physicals, and as a result, the price of silver traded off the markets is rising.
Again in 2009, silver has waltzed from its lows to create returns considerably higher than gold in the same time period. However, why should one precious metal outperform another?
Rarity
Although it is not revealed by the price, physical silver is actually as rare as gold thanks to the amount that is melted, smelted, and mixed [...]
Inflation is an easily understood phenomenon. Although it takes a myriad of think tanks to find the root of the problem, the issue is quite simple, and investors can easily prepare their portfolios against the ravages of inflation.
The Source of Inflation
Inflation can occur for a variety of reasons. One of the [...]
So much focus on the American consumer has created blinders to the rest of the developing world. Emerging markets signify ’small’ or ‘insignificant’ in the minds of many. Therefore, investors who know something about the connection between the silver market and the market for consumer electronics tend to downplay the emergence of the ‘rest of [...]
Why would you tie up a little cash in something so un-thrilling as a silver coin investment?
Because those looking for a quick v shaped recovery for the current recession will be disappointed, as it is more likely that the recovery here in the US will be more of an L shape as our economy struggles [...]