In 2012, gold has returned about 13% year-to-date, while silver has given back 27% over the same time period. [Gold ETFs on a Tear as Metal Pushed Toward $1800]
Analysts say silver prices could reach about $45 an ounce before they see demand-side destruction. Furthermore, silver prices could receive continued support due to rising inflationary expectations, and higher macroeconomic uncertainty on a global level.
Gold and silver ETFs include:
- iShares MSCI Silver Trust (NYSEArca: SLV)
- ETFS Physical Silver Shares Trust (NYSEArca: SIVR)
- PowerShares DB Silver Fund (NYSEArca: DBS)
- SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSEArca: GLD)
- iShares COMEX Gold Trsut ETF (NYSEArca: IAU)
Tisha Guerrero contributed to this article.
Full disclosure: Tom Lydon’s clients own GLD and SLV.