Buying gold and silver.

[risingsun]

Depends on your age. Aging is also a problem that its possible AI will solve.

This is not a comforting thought. Can you imagine Juanr sowing seed well past the century mark??

 

[3Roosters]

With the rise in gold and silver lately, a person may wish to take in this boat event to take some profit off the table! hahaha

Feb. 11-15, 2026. Miami International Boat Show. The largest boat and yacht show in the world is held on Presidents Day weekend. Here you’ll discover everything — from kayaks to superyachts to the latest aquatic innovations. This show attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees to five locations: Miami Beach Convention Center, Pride Park (next to the convention center), Yacht Collection on Collins Ave waterfront along Indian Creek, Superyacht Miami and Sailor’s Cove at IGY Yacht Haven Grande. The five-day mega-festival features seminars, special events, and extraordinary yachts.

 

[sweeney]

So if the price of metals is XXX.xx but nobody is buying it at that price is that really the price of it?

 

[Allen]

So if the price of metals is XXX.xx but nobody is buying it at that price is that really the price of it?

Not as sure about the gold pricing, but I've read a fair number of articles that attribute the rise in silver to industrial demand, not precious metals hoarders.

 

[Hunter58301]

Money Metals Exchange Live Silver Spot Prices​

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Silver Spot Price	Spot Change
Silver Price per Ounce	$114.65	1.76	1.54 %
Silver Price per Gram	$3.69	0.06	1.54 %
Silver price per kilo	$3,686.08	56.58	1.54 %

 

[Lycanthrope]

Not as sure about the gold pricing, but I've read a fair number of articles that attribute the rise in silver to industrial demand, not precious metals hoarders.

People are buying it, there is huge industrial demand for silver. Saw someone post recently on a silver forum that they sold like 150lbs direct to a chinese company at a significant premium, said they sold it near 130/oz according to them when it was hovering around 100 spot price. I didnt try to verify that claim, but its something that probably wouldnt benefit anyone to lie about. People are holding silver because the price is surging, but industrial demand isnt weakening so theres a supply crunch that will likely increase into the near future.

 

[Lycanthrope]

U.S. Injects $1.6 Billion Into Rare Earth Mining​

The U.S. government is pouring $1.6 billion into Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth for a 10% stake. The deal, set to be announced today, includes a separate $1 billion private financing round. The company’s stock surged nearly 40% in premarket trading.

This marks Washington’s latest push to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals and reduce reliance on China, which has weaponized its rare earth dominance in trade disputes. Last year, the government took similar equity stakes in MP Materials, Lithium Americas, and Trilogy Metals.

USA Rare Earth is developing a Texas mine and an Oklahoma magnet manufacturing facility expected to go commercial in early 2026. These minerals are essential for semiconductors, defense systems, and advanced technologies.

The investment underscores a broader trend: governments are treating certain commodities as strategic assets, not just market goods. While rare earths power modern tech, gold and silver remain the ultimate store of value when geopolitical competition heats up.

I hate that the govt is doing this, its very dangerous to a free market economy. Im not even sure how its legal. Once the govt owns a stake in companies, it has an incentive to keep them afloat and also create legislation that will benefit their company at the expense of others. Also it suppresses investors from starting new competing companies in those areas, its a very BAD idea imo.

 

[Lycanthrope]

So if the price of metals is XXX.xx but nobody is buying it at that price is that really the price of it?

Supply Shortages: A Persistent Challenge Driving Prices HigherGlobal silver supply has been in a structural deficit for multiple years, with mine production and recycling failing to keep pace with demand. According to the Silver Institute, the market is on track for its fifth consecutive deficit in 2025, estimated at around 200-265 million ounces, and this trend is projected to persist into 2026 and beyond due to limited new mining projects—primary silver mines account for less than 30% of supply, with lead times of 10-15 years from discovery to production.

silverinstitute.org +2
Global production hovered around 820 million ounces in 2024, with only modest increases expected through 2030, constrained by declining ore grades, regulatory hurdles, and China's recent export restrictions that effectively tighten available supply.

carboncredits.com +1
Analysts from Metals Focus and others forecast ongoing deficits of 150-250 million ounces annually through 2026-2030, potentially depleting above-ground inventories and forcing prices up as physical shortages intensify.

investingnews.com +1
Without major new discoveries or efficiency gains, supply is unlikely to catch up, creating a bullish foundation for prices.Industrial Demand: Surging Growth from Green Tech and ElectronicsIndustrial applications now consume over 60% of global silver, and forecasts indicate robust growth through 2030, particularly in solar photovoltaics (PV), electric vehicles (EVs), electronics, and AI/data centers. The Silver Institute projects overall silver demand to dip slightly to 1.15 billion ounces in 2026 (down 1% from 2025) but remain at historically elevated levels, with industrial offtake rising to 750-800 million ounces by 2027.

youtube.com +1

• Solar PV: This sector is the biggest driver, with demand expected to reach 250-273 million ounces annually by 2030 (up from ~185 million in 2024), as global installations could exceed 500 gigawatts per year to meet net-zero goals. The EU alone targets 700 gigawatts by 2030, boosting silver usage in panels despite some thrifting efforts that might offset 45-55 million ounces.
  
  silverinstitute.org +4
  By 2030, solar could account for 15-20% of total silver production.
  
  naturalresourcestocks.net
• EVs and Automotive: EVs use 50-100% more silver than traditional vehicles for electrical components, batteries, and wiring. Demand from the automotive industry is forecasted to grow at a 3.4% CAGR from 2025-2031, with EVs driving substantial increases amid global electrification targets.
  
  finance.yahoo.com +2
• Electronics and Other: Semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and consumer electronics will add pressure, with recycling potentially recovering 8-10 million ounces but not enough to offset growth. Combined with solar and EVs, industrial demand is set to expand despite higher prices, as silver's unique conductivity makes substitution difficult in many applications.
  
  moneymetals.com +2

These demand tailwinds, against a backdrop of supply constraints, are expected to keep the market tight, with deficits widening if industrial growth accelerates beyond projections.Price Predictions for the Next 2-5 YearsDrawing from a range of analyst forecasts (including banks like Citigroup, HSBC, Bank of America, and independent reports), the outlook for silver prices is predominantly bullish, with upside driven by the supply-demand imbalance. However, volatility remains a key risk—silver's history shows sharp corrections (20-50%) after rallies, and some analysts warn of potential pullbacks if economic slowdowns curb industrial demand or if thrifting/recycling improves faster than expected.

cruxinvestor.com
Current spot prices (as of late January 2026) are around $110-118 per ounce, following a parabolic 2025 rally.

• Next 2 Years (2026-2028): Consensus points to continued gains, with averages potentially reaching $85-100 in 2026, though optimistic targets hit $130-150 (e.g., Citigroup sees high-$70s to $100+, while Traders Union forecasts $153 by end-2026).
  
  goldsilver.com +4
  By 2028, prices could climb to $100-140, fueled by peaking industrial demand in solar and EVs, assuming deficits persist at 200M+ ounces annually.
  
  j2t.com +1
  More conservative views (e.g., UBS at $42-47 mid-2026) factor in possible Fed tightening or global recession risks, but these are outliers amid the deficit narrative.
  
  goldsilver.com
• Next 3-5 Years (2029-2031): Longer-term projections are scarcer but suggest $140-200+ by 2030, with some (e.g., Long Forecast, LiteFinance) eyeing $165-300 in aggressive scenarios where solar/EV demand surges to 500M+ ounces combined and supply lags further.
  
  longforecast.com +3
  By 2030-2031, if industrial demand hits 800-900M ounces (15-20% from solar alone) and deficits compound, prices could stabilize in the $150-250 range, though this assumes no major supply breakthroughs or demand substitutions.
  
  ebc.com +1

Overall, the interplay of deepening shortages and insatiable industrial appetite positions silver for multi-year upside, potentially amplifying its volatility as a "poor man's gold." That said, external factors like geopolitical tensions, dollar strength, or tech innovations could alter trajectories. This is not investment advice—markets are unpredictable, and consider professional guidance for any decisions. If you have a specific scenario or additional factors in mind (e.g., inflation or gold correlation), I can refine this further.

 

[Big Iron]

Silver miners…

Get in before the pop

 

[Traxion]

Profit taking or reset? $89 now.

 

[Traxion]

$79 now. Ouch.

 

[walleyeman_1875]

Might as well hold until it rebounds to $150/oz

How many of you bulls are buying during the free fall or at what price point are you going to start buying again?

 

[49994]

I wouldn't buy until you see the price stabilize some...don't want to catch a falling knife.

 

[Rowdie]

 

[Big Iron]

Today sucked- but most knew there would be a correction. IMO - miners still looking solid. Example- First Majestic (AG) basing their earnings on the assumption of $52/ OZ silver.

I’m hoping things stabilize and these miners can get some love. Earnings for AG is Feb 18. FYI

 

[Rowdie]

 

[Rowdie]

 

[guywhofishes]

 

[Aquaholic]

$AG, HL, BKRRF, few gold miners junior/minor exposure had a strong run and treated me well. Given the move, I’m choosing to wait patiently for a healthier pullback, ideally around 50%. If that retracement comes, possibly as soon as this week, I plan to redeploy capital back into the junior miners at more attractive levels. Already started gearing up COPPER, URANIUM, OIL.

 

[Obi-Wan]

They are blaming the drop on Trump naming his new fed pick