Silver Is Up 160% in One Year -- Here Are The 3 Best ETFs to Ride the Next Wave
The S&P 500 has gained 17% over the past year, and gold has dramatically outperformed it, up by more than 70%. However, silver has been the real story, with the "other" precious metal up by nearly 160%. In this video, I discuss why it has performed so well and 3 top ETFs to consider if you want silver exposure in your portfolio.
*Stock prices used were the morning prices of March 4, 2026. The video was published on March 5, 2026.
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