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About Silver
Silver is a precious metal with a dual profile: it is both an investment asset and an essential industrial metal. It is used in electronics, solar panels, medicine and jewellery. Its volatility is higher than gold, making it a popular choice for traders.
Key facts
- Silver has the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of all metals, making it indispensable in electronics.
- The solar industry consumes approximately 10% of the world's annual silver production, a figure that grows every year.
- Mexico, Peru and China are the three largest silver producers in the world.
- Silver is significantly more volatile than gold: its daily movements are typically 1.5-2x larger in percentage terms.
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Frequently asked questions about Silver
Why is silver more volatile than gold?
Silver has a smaller market and strong industrial demand (~55%), making it more sensitive to both economic cycles and speculative movements.
What is the relationship between silver and solar energy?
Solar panels use silver paste as a conductor. With global solar expansion, industrial silver demand grows each year, potentially supporting prices long-term.
What is the gold/silver ratio?
It measures how many ounces of silver are needed to buy one ounce of gold. When it exceeds 80x, silver is considered historically undervalued. Track this ratio live on Metalorix.