WOMEN: PRECIOUS METALS, SILVER INVESTMENT
I have added another physical asset investment into my portfolio. Silver! Silver! Silver! American Eagle and Canadian Maple leaves.
Silver, like other precious metals, may be used as an investment. For more than four thousand years, silver has been regarded as a form of money and store of value. The gold/silver ratio is often analyzed by traders, investors and buyers. In 1792, the gold/silver ratio was fixed by law in US at 1:15, which means one troy ounce of gold would buy 15 ounces of silver. The average gold/silver ratio during the 20th century however, was 1:47. The higher the ratio/number, the cheaper silver is compared to gold.
Why do I invest into Silver?
This increases the degree of diversification and protects the portfolio against fluctuations in value of any one asset type.
1. Economic Forces
The economic forces that affect the price of precious metals are different from, and often are opposed to the forces which determine the price of most common financial assets. I am not the type of investor who will constantly study the market. I would rather invest my time nurturing my business. This independent movement of precious metals to other financial assets can reduce my overall portfolio volatility and contributes balance.
2. The Declining Dollar
The purchasing power of the U.S. dollar has steadily declined over time and is expected to continue to do so. Precious metals can often provide a “hedge against inflation” capability. For example, between 1971 and 1981, the U.S. dollar lost more than half its value, while silver prices rose nearly five times. Economies fluctuate between inflation, recession and expansion, precious metals investment help diversify and lower overall risk.
3. Asset Allocation
Precious metals can represent an important part of my asset allocation. Some experts suggest that 10-15% of portfolio assets be in precious metals. No matter what level of risk an investor wishes to take, every portfolio needs a secure foundation.
4. Ease of Ownership
I am the type of investors who wish to take possession or direct control of my assets, buying physical bullion has appeal.
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