Most silver exchange traded funds (ETFs) up are up 3% or more today on the heels of China’s decision to not boost borrowing costs.
The decision put silver at its highest price in more than 30 years. According to Commodity Online, the uptick in physical buying by the Chinese and monetary tightening, mixed with physical uncertainty has helped the metal to make gains. [ETF Spotlight: Global X Silver Miners.]
Diana Perkins for America News Online reports that although a slight correction was recently seen in the silver markets, it’s simple profit-taking and nothing to be concerned about. Silver trading is around the $28 range at the moment. [4 Reasons to Take a Shine to Silver ETFs.]
Is more in store? Based on the moves today and the fact that fundamentals appear to be in place for the metal, it wouldn’t be surprising to see it move higher. Consider ProShares Ultra Silver (NYSEarca: AGQ) if you buy into the bullishness.
Silver ETFs across the board are moving on up today, including physically-backed options iShares Silver Trust (NYSEArca: SLV) and ETFS Physical Silver (NYSEArca: SIVR).
Tisha Guerrero contributed to this article.
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