About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of investing in silver amidst market volatility and compares it to gold as a haven trade.
After a blistering rally in 2025, the price of silver has seen major volatility so far in 2026. While investors are questioning the value of buying gold as a haven trade, silver's strengths and weaknesses are more complex. Our reporter Charlie Wells joins Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Stephen Carroll
Guest: Charlie Wells
Topics covered
- silver
- investing
- market volatility
- gold
Keywords
- 2025
- 2026
- price volatility
- haven trade
Mentioned in this episode
Products: silver, gold
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