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Is Silver a Good Investment Right Now?

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - March 3, 2015

If you're wondering, "Is silver a good investment?" - we don't blame you.

Silver prices have been very volatile over the last year. The spot price of silver in the last 12 months has been has high as $22 and as low at $15.30 an ounce.

But silver is always a good bet, and it might be an even better bet now...

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Is Silver a Good Investment Right Now?

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - March 3, 2015

If you're wondering, "Is silver a good investment?" - we don't blame you.

Silver prices have been very volatile over the last year. The spot price of silver in the last 12 months has been has high as $22 and as low at $15.30 an ounce.

But silver is always a good bet, and it might be an even better bet now...

Should I Buy Physical Silver?

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - November 14, 2014

If you're looking to buy silver, the first question to answer is, should I buy physical silver or paper silver?

Both investments let you profit from silver's price moves. To decide which one is best for you, you need to answer some questions about your investment goals.

To help, here's a closer look at each way to play the white metal.

Silver Price Today Cushioned by Solid Demand

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - May 22, 2014

The silver price today moved solidly higher in morning trading following some positive economic data out of China.

July Comex silver traded up $0.392, or 1.26%, at $19.73, after the preliminary HSBC China manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) for May came in at 49.7. That was up from 48.1 in April, and was the best reading in five months.

Here’s what’s next for the price of silver…

With the Silver Price Low, Demand for Physical Silver Sets a Record

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - May 15, 2014

It's like Money Morning Global Resources Specialist Peter Krauth has been saying: A low silver price doesn't scare away investors; it draws them in.

As silver prices slumped 36% in 2013, retail investors took advantage of the dips and sent physical silver demand up 13% to an all-time high, according to World Silver Survey 2014.

Here's what else is moving demand for physical silver today...

Spike for Silver Prices Ahead? This Options Activity Suggests So

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - May 8, 2014

After rising as much as 16% earlier this year, silver prices are now nearly unchanged year-to-date. They're up just 0.2%, while gold has gained 7.2%.

The silver price isn't the only number that's lagging...

Silver's option activity sits near a decade low. That's highly unusual - and won't last.

In fact, the low activity suggests some big changes ahead for the white metal…

Silver Price to Keep Rising on Safe-Haven Demand

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - April 25, 2014

The silver price was modestly higher Friday amid mounting geopolitical tensions that have stoked bullish options activity.

In early afternoon trading, spot silver was last up $0.03, or 0.15%, at 19.78 an ounce. The metal traded as low as $19.57 and as high as $19.92 in another volatile session.

The white metal went on a rollercoaster ride Thursday, but here's why silver's in the bulls' corner moving forward...

Silver Prices Move Higher Amid Stock Market Sell-Off, Dovish Fed

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - April 11, 2014

Silver prices spiked some 2%, or $0.51, to $20.49 an ounce intraday Thursday before closing the session up $0.37 to $20.14 an ounce.
The gains came as the U.S. stock markets sold off sharply. Stocks sank even after the Labor Department reported U.S. weekly jobless claims dropped to a seven-year low, a sign of ongoing recovery in the labor market and the economy.

But what we care about is the big picture.

Here's what's ahead for silver...

Silver Prices Slip in 2014's Q1 but Consumer Demand Still Solid

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - March 31, 2014

Spot silver prices rose $0.07, or 0.4%, to $19.86 an ounce midday Monday as precious metal traders and investors gear up for a busy week ahead.

Market participants remain guarded, with a spate of U.S. economic data flooding in as the week wears on. Capping the busy week will be Friday's closely watched March jobs report.

Meanwhile, Monday caps the end of 2014's first quarter.

So let's take a look at silver...

Investing in Silver: Singapore Supplier Opens Vault on Soaring Demand

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - March 24, 2014

Amid frenzied demand to buy and store silver, a Singapore retail supplier of coins and bars opened a new 600-metric-ton vault on Monday.

The sizable Silver Bullion Pte. Ltd. storage facility can hold some $390 million worth of silver (at Friday's prices of $20.33 per ounce). Known as The Safe House, the new facility is located west of Changi International Airport. At present, it keeps some 37 tons of silver, mostly for its retail clients, behind a secure 2.5-ton stainless door.

Here's what that means for investing in silver...

Silver Prices Today Rebound After Taking a Hit from FOMC

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - March 21, 2014

Silver prices today (Friday) were modestly higher as bargain hunters stepped up to buy the dips. In early trading, spot silver last traded up $0.11 to $20.45.

It's been a volatile and punishing week for silver.

In morning trading Thursday, silver futures for May delivery slumped 2.3% to $20.355 an ounce, on pace for the biggest drop since March 7.

That put white metal prices heading for their fourth consecutive day of losses, the longest streak since Nov. 13...

Silver Prices Today Show Long-Term Profit Potential

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - March 14, 2014

Buoyed in early trading by a flight to safety amid simmering turmoil between Ukraine and Russia, silver prices today are showing signs of life.

In morning trading Friday, the price of silver rose $0.62, or 2.44%, at $21.89 an ounce. While the white metal slipped $0.148 Thursday to finish the session at $21.25 an ounce, the dip came on mild profit taking. Silver had a stellar showing Wednesday, ending up 2.66%, or $0.55, at $21.33.

Here's why this is an important catalyst for higher silver prices over the week...

Silver Prices Today: Expect Continuing Rally in Coming Months

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - February 28, 2014

Even though silver prices today (Friday) are down a relatively flat 0.59%, they're up more than 10% so far in February, and the rally won't end here.

This is where silver prices are heading in early 2014 - and how they're getting there...

Pan American Silver (Nasdaq: PAAS) Notches Victory over Lower Silver Prices

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - February 21, 2014

Despite lower silver prices, Vancouver's Pan American Silver Corp. (Nasdaq: PAAS) reported strong earnings yesterday (Thursday) that sent its shares soaring 6.28% over the day - and up to an 8.35% gain through Friday.

At first glance, Pan American's story may appear grim. In 2013, silver prices fell 35.7%, and Pan American shares fell right alongside, for a remarkably similar 35.57% loss across the year.

Thursday's earnings posted a net loss of $293.1 million, or $1.94 per share, during Q4 2013.

Penny Stocks: Today's Biggest Movers

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - February 14, 2014

A number of penny stocks showed investors some love today (Friday) with huge share-price climbs.

While the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose just under 1% by 2 p.m., these hot penny stocks were up double digits.

Following are five of Friday's biggest low-priced movers.

Silver Prices Today: Buy Now Before the Pop

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - February 3, 2014

Silver, like gold, has had a difficult year. After sliding 36.3% in 2013, the precious metal ended January down 4%. But at the same time, there have been signs that a turnaround is in the offing. Yesterday silver edged up 1%, and

It now appears to be on the brink of a major rally...