Silver

Parent Asset Class

Considered as a precious metal for over 6,000 years, Silver has been a trading metal in nearly every ancient and modern culture. It’s value has been proven as a precious metal and time-tested commodity, as its intrinsic value still persists. Regarded mainly as an investment and industrial commodity, Silver has been a good portfolio diversifier and hedge against inflation. It is considered a secure and affordable investment and has earned a place in the portfolios of many different types of investors for that reason. In addition to owning physical metal, investors can gain access through the derivatives market, metal ETFs and mutual funds, and mining company stocks.