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Silver is retail traders' new obsession as record numbers bet on rally — and on a crash
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business21h ago

Silver is retail traders' new obsession as record numbers bet on rally — and on a crash

  • Retail investors registered about $171 million of net inflows into the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) in a single day, the largest on record for the fund.
  • Analysts say silver has become retail traders' new epicenter, eclipsing prior favorites like Nvidia in 2025.
  • The Silver Trust rose nearly 6% on the day, contributing to a 2026 rally of more than 52% and a 145% gain from the prior year.
  • Some traders are betting on a price drop via leveraged positions in ProShares UltraShort Silver (ZSL).
  • Analysts describe current activity as a structural shift, with retail traders seeking longer-lived exposure to a hard-asset cycle.
  • Mining stocks like Hecla and Coeur saw strong flows and stock gains tied to silver enthusiasm.
  • Market observers note a meme-like dynamic, with rapid, high-volatility trading in silver.
  • Analysts say the silver rally has drawn attention away from some other big tech names among retail buyers.
  • The article notes strong price action as silver topped $100 an ounce for the first time in the period.
  • Analyst quotes emphasize a broader interest in hard assets entering 2026.
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'Nearly every investor' could benefit from adding international stocks, expert says—here's why
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business5h ago

'Nearly every investor' could benefit from adding international stocks, expert says—here's why

  • Experts say most U.S. investors are overweight U.S. equities and could benefit from international allocations.
  • The MSCI EAFE and Emerging Markets indices posted double-digit gains in 2025, outpacing the S&P 500.
  • A weakening dollar helped foreign stocks by increasing dollar-denominated profits.
  • Analysts advise careful diversification rather than wholesale portfolio changes based on short-term moves.
  • AI-related demand is cited as a catalyst benefiting foreign stocks.
  • A long-term view suggests diversification reduces risk and smooths returns over time.
  • Analysts note international leadership emerged as the dollar weakened in 2025.
  • Investors are cautioned not to rely on short-term market moves for major changes.
  • The report emphasizes 2025 performance may influence 2026 allocations.
  • Investors are encouraged to consider emerging markets for growth opportunities.
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