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Silver is an attractive store of value that stands to benefit from major technological shifts in the "global energy transition".
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Silver: A History of Innovation
Silver has been a form of currency throughout human civilization and is second, only to oil, as the most used resource on earth.
Silver is incorporated into every smartphone, desktop and laptop computer, and is essential for the construction of electric vehicles, solar panels, and many other technologies needed for the green economy, as we work to prioritize climate change by reducing carbon emissions.
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Report - Silver's Critical Role in the Clean Energy Transition
Silver is a critical player in the global shift toward cleaner energy. Solar panels and EVs, both essential for curbing greenhouse gas emissions, rely heavily on silver. Other new technologies, including AI, have also sparked demand for silver, while overall silver supply has declined.
Brochure – Reasons to Own Silver
This brochure explores silver's unique investment characteristics and explains why investors should strongly consider the white metal as part of a diversified investment portfolio.
Podcast – Silver 2025
Pinch point is the term Sprott’s Maria Smirnova uses to describe the current supply-demand picture for silver in 2025. Smirnova joins host Ed Coyne to walk us through how silver’s growing demand is coming up against a static supply pipeline.
Podcast – Silver Usage Today
Michael DiRienzo, President and CEO at the Silver Institute, joins host Ed Coyne for a timely update on silver’s evolving use in our modern economy. While still functioning as a monetary metal, Mike walks us through silver’s expanding industrial usage.
Video - Sprott Trusts in Two Minutes
Learn how owning precious metals can be valuable component of a well structured wealth management strategy.
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Silver Report
Silver's Impressive Strength in 2024
“Silver is an interesting beast because it’s not quite like gold, which mostly serves as a monetary/investment vehicle. Silver has two primary functions... industrial uses comprise half of the silver demand and investment uses claim the other half, including coins and bars, jewelry and silverware. Both sides of this story are quite positive for silver.”
Maria Smirnova, CFA
Managing Director, Sprott Inc.; Senior Portfolio Manager & Chief Investment Officer, Sprott Asset Management
Investment Risks and Important Disclosure
Relative to other sectors, precious metals and natural resources investments have higher headline risk and are more sensitive to changes in economic data, political or regulatory events, and underlying commodity price fluctuations. Risks related to extraction, storage and liquidity should also be considered.
Gold and precious metals are referred to with terms of art like store of value, safe haven and safe asset. These terms should not be construed to guarantee any form of investment safety. While “safe” assets like gold, Treasuries, money market funds and cash generally do not carry a high risk of loss relative to other asset classes, any asset may lose value, which may involve the complete loss of invested principal.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. You cannot invest directly in an index. Investments, commentary, and opinions are unique and may not be reflective of any other Sprott entity or affiliate. Forward-looking language should not be construed as predictive. While third-party sources are believed to be reliable, Sprott makes no guarantee as to their accuracy or timeliness. This information does not constitute an offer or solicitation and may not be relied upon or considered to be the rendering of tax, legal, accounting or professional advice.