Financial Guru Jim Rogers talks about Gold and Silver



Legendary Investor Jim Rogers with Judge Andrew Napolitano on Freedom Watch. Jim talks about the great opportunity silver presents and explains the importance of owning hard assets during times of economic uncertainty.

Jim Rogers calls himself an adventure capitalist and is author of the book “A Gift to My Children: A Father’s Lessons for Life and Investing”. He was asked what can ordinary folks do to protect themselves from reckless monetary policies and he replied

Is Silver Ready to Breakout?


According to Noble Laureate Milton Friedman the majority of monetary metal throughout history has been silver, not gold. Silver is the word for money to 250 million people in 51 countries across the world and historically gold has been the money of kings while silver is the money of the people.

Recently the topic for debate has become “Is Silver than Gold as an Investment?” and the true answer lies in the future of the potential monetary value of the metal. Gold is hoarded while silver is used freely in industrial applications and small monetary units (nickels, dimes, quarters, etc). The spot price of silver like any other medium of exchange will fluctuate with the laws of supply and demand. So if silver is becoming for scarce, while the industrial demand increases..does this mean silver is ready to breakout?

The Pure Logic of Investing in Silver

Logical Investing With Silver

Logical Investing in SilverBoth silver and gold are precious metals and investing in these is considered very safe. However, silver seems to be the metal of choice because of the following reasons:

1. One of the golden rules of investing in precious metals says, “Buy silver first, then gold.” People do just the opposite. Gold is now at $1,880 per ounce, while silver is at $43 per (August 2011 rates). Gold seems to have reached fair value or peaked, while silver seems to have scope for appreciation because it is used in many other applications.

2. Gold is considered as a safe haven. It is not used much in industrial applications. Silver on the other hand is a versatile precious metal. It is used in electronics, soldering, medical equipment, water purification, and more. Plus, it is used in the regular cutlery and jewelry trade. The consumption of silver is increasing at a rapid pace, but its mining output cannot keep pace with its demand.

Simple Facts About Silver

Simple Facts About Silver

Simple Facts about SilverTo understand why investing in silver makes sense, an investor should first know the root of the demand for the precious metal. Demand for 95% of all silver stems from three main pillars:

1. Industrial Demand

2. Photography

3. Jewelry & Silverware

The appeal of silver in shiny jewelry, tableware, and mirrored walls is so strong that

5 Things Every Silver Investor Should Know

Silver Facts You Must Know for 2011

What every silver investor must knowThere has been a tremendous shift in the importance of silver investing recently. The acknowledgment of silver a real money in the new paradigm now moves from economists and astute investors, to everyday people who see the importance of stacking silver.

We’re not talking about simple common sense items such as $50, $75, or even $100 price targets. It seems almost as if they are inevitable, however the focus on 2011 is what is actually happening in the silver industry and factual evidence that one day the vast majority of silver will be almost unattainable on a local level.

Here are five things that every silver investor should know in 2011.

When you invest in Silver you invest in the World

Silver as a World Commodity

Silver as a world commodityIn order to make the best decision for investing in precious metals, it is very important for an investor to understand the economy and prevalent financial systems in the market to decide whether to invest in gold or silver.

According to the most recent research studies based on the current economic climate, precious metals were the best performing asset for two consecutive years and four out of the last five years. Those who invested in precious metals in 2010 enjoyed a generous 42% return.

Is silver a better investment than gold? According to the figures