Silver as a World Commodity

In 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 silver performed better than any other precious metal in 2010 with an 80% rise in price over gold at 29%. The low supply of silver in relation to it’s high demand has contributed to it’s steady growth in value.

The Difference Between Gold and Silver

The main difference between gold and silver is that gold is hoarded and silver is consumed. There is less than 10 years supply of silver on Earth. Silver is an industrial precious metal that is used in cell phones, telephones, computers, and most electrical devices. The more technological our society becomes, the higher demand for silver as an industrial application.

The Second “Most Consumed” Commodity in the World

Stockpile is an all-time low and they’re not discovering much more (Poland has 25% of the world’s silver). So when you invest in silver you are investing in a commodity that is consumed worldwide. When you invest in silver you invest in the world.

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Past performance is not an indication of future potential values.