Advantages of Silver

Every once in a while, I get people still emailing me about "WHY" I think it would be a good idea for them to exchange some fiat paper money for silver. I guess they are a little too busy to read 5 years of Blog Posts. That's ok. No harm.

I found a nice quick post by Smith Big. It lists the 5 main reasons for having silver. I've given many more reasons in some of my other posts; but this is a great: "Right to the Point" list.

Note: The post mentions "INVESTING"; and my regulars know that "Investing" is not mine or your prime reason for having silver. But the reasons listed below, can be applied to "OUR PURPOSE" for having silver. 

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People find different ways to make money. The simplest way to multiply it is invest in something valuable. However this activity must not be done in an impulsive manner. There are thousands of things in which a person can invest this is why it is recommended to conduct a proper research and do a market review before initiation.
Silver is one of the things which is considered a good investment by many businessmen. Even though silver has a small market, there are many compelling reasons why silver must be under your investment list. Have a look.

1. It is a hard asset

All the investments you own are not hard assets. More precisely, they are not tangible. You may invest in paper profits, shares, digital trading and a multitude of similar things. Physical silver is something that you can carry in person all the time if you want to, though it is not recommendable. Physical silver eliminates the possibility of cyber-crime in this context.

2. It is cheap

Silver is not cheap, per se, but it is cheaper in relative terms than other investments. It is 1/70^th the price of gold which can even protect you against financial crisis. It is much affordable for an average investor. This metal is yet considered one of the most precious investment a person can make. It is not necessary to invest into a full ounce of gold. Rather, silver can be more reasonable in this terms.

3. Growth in industrial use

Almost all products nowadays use silver. From machines to coins and batteries to solar panels, each and everything uses some quantity of silver. There are certain characteristics in silver like electrical conductivity and its reflectivity which makes it a suitable metal for usage in many purposes. Due to its character, the industries are continually utilizing this metal for their advantage. This makes silver high in demand. We can reasonably expect the source of demand to remain sturdy.

4. World demand is growing

Global demand for silver is at its peak and is continually growing at a dramatic pace. Major governments have seen record level of sales in recent years and most are even operating at their peak production right now. China and India are two great examples.
However, this kind of demand doesn’t happen in vacuum. At some point in time, there will be consequences when the surging demand will meet the crimped supply and this situation will be highly beneficial for those who possesses silver.

5. More practical for regular purchase

Silver is obviously not that cheaper to buy but can be practical when it comes to selling. Someday you may face the need to sell your ounce of gold and meet your financial demands. It is recommendable to do it along with silver. It comes in smaller denominations that gold which makes it easier for you to sell. It gives you more flexibility with the sale and allows you to sell only what you want at that time.