The Gold-Silver Ratio Explained The gold-silver ratio shows how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold. Currently the price of an ounce of gold is approximately $2,585 and the price of an ounce of silver is $30.68. Which means the ratio is about 84:1. It was much higher, but silver has gained over 8% the last week to gold's 2%. But here is where it gets interesting and I believe an opportunity arises. Historically, this ratio has averaged between 40:1 to 50:1. Now, let's add some historical context: Ancient times: The ratio was often set by decree. In Roman times, it was fixed at 12:1. During the U.S. Bimetallism Era (1792-1873): The ratio was legally set at 15:1, later adjusted to 16:1. - The Great Depression (1929-1939): The ratio spiked, reaching as high as 98:1 in 1940.
The 1970s - Early 1970s: The ratio hovered around 20:1-30:1.
- 1979-1980: It plummeted to nearly 16:1 during the Hunt brothers' attempt to corner the silver market.
The 1980s - Early 1980s recession: The ratio climbed rapidly, reaching about 70:1 by 1983.
- 1986-1987: It briefly touched 80:1 before the stock market crash of 1987.
The 1990s - 1991 recession: It spiked to an all-time high of 100:1.
- Late 1990s: The ratio generally stayed between 40:1 and 60:1.
The 2000s - Dot-com bubble burst (2000-2002): The ratio initially spiked but then declined as both metals rallied.
- 2008 Financial Crisis: It initially jumped to about 80:1 but then fell sharply as silver outperformed during the recovery.
The 2010s - 2011: The ratio hit a low of about 31:1 as silver approached $50/oz.
- 2015-2019: It generally ranged between 70:1 and 85:1.
- Recent events: COVID-19 Pandemic (2020): The ratio skyrocketed to a record high of about 123:1 in March 2020 during the market panic.
The Gap Between Silver and Gold As we can see from the historical context, the gap between silver and gold prices is approaching all-time highs. This presents a unique opportunity that we shouldn't ignore. Here's why: - Silver's Dual Nature: Unlike gold, silver is not just a precious metal. It's also an industrial metal with wide-ranging applications in electronics, solar panels, and more. This dual nature often leads to interesting price dynamics.
- The "Poor Man's Gold" Effect: When gold prices soar, as they are now, attention often shifts to silver. It becomes the "poor man's gold," attracting investors who want exposure to precious metals but find gold too expensive.
- Room for Growth: While gold is hitting new all-time highs, silver surged 8% just last week. Yet, it's still significantly below its all-time highs. This disparity screams opportunity to those of us who've been in this game long enough.
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