It is a well-known fact that when our nation’s economy weakens many start to lose trust in what would be called conventional forms of investing. During these times there is usually an accompanying spike in precious metal investing, particularly silver. Prized for millennia silver is beloved for its sheer beauty and also its physical properties that allow it to be made into a wide variety of different items. While we’re not espousing that investing in silver is the best it does offer an investor looking to diversify their portfolio the opportunity to do so at moderately low risk. With that in mind we put together a blog about the top silver investing tips. If you’re keen on putting silver’s precious patina into your portfolio then read on! Enjoy.
While not particularly complicated, any silver investment will certainly require a bit of research. When it comes to investing in silver there are several different ways to do so and one of the tasks that your research should accomplish is to show you what the best way is for your type of investing habits and portfolio. That being said, make sure to take your time and compare investment methods so that your needs will be met.
One of the most popular ways to invest in silver is with silver bullion and it’s also one of the most convenient. Most bullion is almost 100% pure silver that has been formed into consistently sized, identical bars that are convenient to ship and/or store. As they are easily stackable taking inventory is also quite simple.
Silver bullion bars also have an advantage in that they are not exclusive to a single demographic but rather are popular worldwide which means that trading in silver in this form is much easier to do. Not only that but silver bullion are normally marked with specific information about their origin and their purity, making bank deposits efficient. For those reasons and several others investing in silver bullion is a great choice.
Another popular silver investing choice is silver coins. Although the process involved here is a bit different, silver coins are nearly as profitable as bullion. The distinct differences in the process however need to be considered before deciding on any silver coin investment.
Ironically, the type of silver coins that investors favor most are referred to as ‘ junk coins’ because, as collectibles, they have very little value. Because silver coins tend to lose content if they have been handled a lot and are worn down, their true value depends on their overall condition.
One of the best reasons for investing in silver coins is that they can be purchased in relatively small amounts, opening the door for new investors or investors with limited investment capital. Not only that but, since their prices fluctuate regularly, they can sometimes be sold at a substantial profit.
We’ve taken a look at two of the most popular ways to invest in silver. As far as the advantages and disadvantages of investing in this precious metal there are several of both.
Advantages;
- The demand for silver is rising in a large percentage of markets.
- Silver is heavily used in the manufacture of automobiles, photovoltaic cells and several applications in the healthcare field.
- Silver generally increases at a better rate than gold.
Disadvantages;
- Unfortunately, the cost of silver is prohibitive for many new investors. This makes it difficult to actually purchase enough to see a substantial future profit.
- Silver can be extremely volatile.
- Drastic fluctuations in the price of silver are normal and quite frequent.
As we mentioned earlier we’re not saying that silver is one of the best investment opportunities only that it is one that can be interesting and sometimes profitable. For someone with a nicely diversified portfolio it definitely should be taken into consideration. As with any investment, do your research and purchase with caution. Good luck and we’ll see you back here soon.