Linda. If you don't understand the dynamics of the precious metals marketplace and haven't followed it, please don't make any assumptions based upon that limited knowledge.
The investing public has yet to turn to silver and gold in any significant way. Indeed, less than 2% of investors have physical precious metal in their portfolios. You can find full-page ads, new storefronts/mall kiosks and tv infomercials encouraging you to sell your silver/gold; taking advantage of the ignorance and desperation of the public. (Some, like the one illustrated below, are outright scams.) There is no buying frenzy and the media is planted with articles (such as you posted) postulating that the metals are peaking now.
We ain't seen nothin' yet!
About half of my holdings are shiny and heavy, and I'm slowly increasing that percentage as Bernanke takes the dollar down.
Silver is in backwardation, meaning that the spot (physical) price is higher than the price of silver futures. This is an indication of a supply shortage and is a very bullish factor.
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