The gold rush appears to be replaced by the silver one. In the precious metals market, where gold has recently been at the top, there is a new record holder. Analysts agree that silver has every chance to become the highest-yielding asset in this market segment. This year, the return on the metal has reached 16 percent and, apparently, there is still more to come. Such a rapid rally makes silver more attractive as an investment instrument, which is now very undervalued. Moreover, the current circumstances are the most favorable to this end. Despite the likelihood of soft demand amid the global economic slowdown, political instability and silver deficit are driving its value upwards. According to Vice President of the Golden Coin House Alexey Vyazovsky, on the one hand, industrial demand, one of the main factors contributing to the higher price of the precious metal, is declining due to a slowdown in the global economy and the prospect of a wider trade war between China and the United States. On the other hand, the main producing countries, namely Peru, Chile, and Mexico, all reported declines in silver mine supply in the first half of the year. Alexey Vyazovsky believes that this leads to a shortage in the market, which, in turn, has a positive impact on quotes.
Given that no dramatic change for the better is expected in the near future, using silver as an investment instrument can ensure your financial security in the event of inflation or the ruble devaluation, as well as economic and/or political crisis. Precious metals have always served as a safe haven for investors. Now this asset may not only help to protect savings but also multiply them.
