It’s been a strong start to Q3 for silver (SLV) with the metal up 7% in just ten trading days, outperforming every other asset class. This significant outperformance has contributed to the metal’s relative strength in Q2 vs. the gold price (GLD), further emboldening the view that it might finally be silver’s turn to play […]
It’s been yet another busy week in the markets with jobless claims topping 2 million yet again and the equity markets putting together two massive back-to-back advances the Memorial Day Weekend. While the equity market strength has taken a little of the shine off of gold (GLD), with the metal tumbling nearly 2% yesterday at […]
It’s been a much better start to May for the silver bulls (SLV), as the metal has erased nearly all of its March losses and is finally beginning to act like the safe haven that investors hoped it might be in times of crisis. After Monday’s advance, the metal is up 15% thus far this month […]
It’s been a disappointing start to Q2 for silver (SLV) investors as the metal is up just 6.5% for the quarter while the Nasdaq-100 Index (QQQ) continues higher unabated with what many believe to be significantly deteriorating fundamentals. Unfortunately, fundamentals may be helpful over the long-term, but the technicals typically rule in the short-term, and the Nasdaq has had […]
It’s been a volatile April for the metals markets, and silver (SLV) has managed to gain back some ground after falling off a cliff in March and registering a (-) 16% return for the month. Fortunately, this bounce is not being met with enthusiasm for the time being, as small speculators continue to shed their […]
It’s been a strong start to the year for gold (GLD) as the metal was briefly derailed during the mid-March panic lows. However, gold has since recouped all its losses and is attempting to take out the $1,800/oz level. Unfortunately, for those hiding out in silver (SLV) that were hoping the metal might provide a […]