It has been an up week for all four metals, with gold up 1% to $2,325, silver up 4% to $27.65, platinum up 3% to $988, and palladium up 1% to $998.
Since a year ago today gold leads up 15%, silver 8% higher, platinum down 8%, and palladium 36% lower.
YTD for 2024, we have silver up 15%, gold up 12%, platinum 2% lower, and palladium down 12% from January 1st.
Silver Bullion or Investment Grade?
Another question to ask yourself before purchasing physical Silver, is do you want a higher quantity of metal with more volatile pricing, or fewer ounces with more consistent performance?
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When I reviewed my silver bullion purchases, I noticed some purchases have a negative return, some have a positive return, and overall my silver bullion is up 11.58%.
When I reviewed my investment grade silver purchases (Proof 70 coins), there are no negative returns, and my average return on silver PF 70 purchases is 29.44%.
It is good to have a mix of bullion and investment grade. Keep in mind that investment grade silver might cost 10x the bullion price, and you will purchase fewer ounces - but the return on those dollars can often outperform an equal amount invested in bullion, over time.
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byBill Stack