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What’s keeping the price of Silver so low?

Stacks of Silver coins, rounds, and bars.

The price of Silver has historically seen times of both lower and higher prices as the global spot prices are constantly updating. However, in general, the price of Silver has been on an upward trend since the early 2000s. This can be attributed to a variety of reasons, including retail and industrial. While the future for the price of Silver is unknown, it seems likely that the price will continue to fluctuate as these factors influence the market. 

Investment demand is one of the main drivers of the price of Silver. This is because investors see Silver as a valuable commodity that can be used as a hedge against inflation that will hold its value better than other investments, like stocks or bonds. 

Industrial demand is also a major factor in the price of Silver because it is used in a wide range of industries, from electronics to photography and many more in between. As global industrial production continues to grow, so does the demand for Silver. 

The price of Silver is also largely determined by the futures markets. A futures market is an auction market for buying and selling commodities and futures contracts on a predetermined future date and set price; this is to lock in future deliveries of the commodity or security of a price set today. 

All of these factors are likely to continue to influence the price of Silver in the future, so it is expected that the price will continue to shift as the supply and demand changes naturally occur. 

Quick Guides to Investing

Step 1:

Why Buy Physical Gold and Silver?

If you are concerned about the volatility of the stock market, you’re not alone. The extreme highs and lows of the stock market often lead investors towards safe-haven assets, like bullion. Historically, the Precious Metals market has an inverse relationship with the stock market, meaning that when stocks are up, bullion is down and vice versa.

Step 2:

How Much Gold and Silver Should You Have?

This question is one of the most important for investors to answer. After all, experts suggest limits on how much of any types of investments should go into a portfolio. After deciding to purchase and own Precious Metals and considering how much money to allocate, one can then think about how much and what to buy at any point in time.

Step 3:

Which Precious Metals Should I Buy?

With the frequent changes in the market and countless Precious Metal products available, choosing investments can be difficult. Some want Gold or Silver coins, rounds or bars while others want products that are valuable because of their design, mintage or other collectible qualities. Also, collectors may shop for unique sets and individual pieces for their collections.

Step 4:

When to Buy Gold & Silver

After considering why, how much, and what Precious Metals products to buy, an investor’s next step is when to buy them. This decision requires an understanding of market trends and the impact of economic factors on precious metal prices.

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