Gold vs silver: Silver may outperform gold soon

Silver prices have reached a significant milestone, surpassing $36 per ounce in international markets, marking their highest level in 13 years during the previous week. Market analysts anticipate the precious metal to align with gold’s performance, supported by favourable technical indicators and increased demand driven by a weakening dollar. 2025 has seen international gold prices rising by 43.7%, driven by increased demand for secure investments amidst Donald Trump’s tariff policies and global political tensions. 

Silver has increased by 22.3%. In contrast, the Nifty 50 has risen by 5.7%, whilst Nifty Midcap 150 has grown by 3.6%, and the Smallcap 250 index has decreased by 1.3%. Historical data from Samco Securities quoted in an ET report shows silver’s characteristic rapid price movements. Since 2005, in 17 instances of reaching new highs, the metal has delivered average returns of 5.2%, 13.3%, and 26.1% over three-month, six-month, and one-year periods, respectively