What the Falling Gold-to-Silver Ratio Means for Investors

The gold-to-silver ratio is experiencing significant shifts that present strategic opportunities for precious metals investors. Understanding why this key metric is falling—from surging industrial demand to economic recovery signals—can help you optimize your portfolio allocation between gold and silver. Learn how to use this powerful valuation tool to time your investments and discover specific strategies tailored to your risk tolerance.

7 Reasons Gold and Silver Will Surge From Current Levels

Precious metals investors are watching market conditions closely as gold and silver hover at pivotal price points. While both metals have already posted impressive gains, multiple converging factors suggest we may be witnessing the early stages of a significant price surge rather than a market peak. From record central bank demand and compressed real yields to industrial supply squeezes and geopolitical tensions, seven powerful catalysts are aligning to drive gold and silver prices higher. Understanding these factors can help you position your portfolio to benefit from the potential upside while managing risk appropriately.

If You’re Wrong About Inflation… What Saves You Then?

At the New Orleans Investment Conference, Mike Maloney answered a crucial question: are bonds still a safe haven? His answer was clear — in an era of endless debt and currency creation, gold and silver, not bonds, are the true insurance against systemic risk.

Silver Running Dry: Gold’s Historic Surge Explained 

Gold is having its best year since 1979 — up nearly 50% in 2025 — but according to Mike Maloney, the real move hasn’t even begun.  And when you look at what’s happening in the silver market, it’s easy to see why.  The World Is Using Silver Faster Than It Can Be Mined  Every 6.8 minutes, the world consumes as much silver as it takes miners 9.6 minutes to dig out of the ground.  That imbalance can’t last forever. As Mike puts it, “Something has to give — and what has to give is price.”  Silver demand is relentless — […]

Why Silver’s Surge Could Ignite Mining Stocks Next

Silver vs. Miners: A Strange Divergence  Silver today looks extremely undervalued — both against inflation and compared to gold. Yet mining stocks, which typically amplify moves in metals, have lagged badly since the mid-2000s. The HUI index (a benchmark for mining companies) has been in a long decline relative to gold, though Lundin believes it may now be breaking that downtrend.  If miners start to “catch up” to silver’s rally, the leverage could be enormous. History shows that when this gap closes, the moves can be fast and violent — rewarding those positioned early.  Two Core Reasons to Own Gold  […]

The Dollar Milkshake Theory: What It Means for Gold, Silver, and Your Portfolio

You’ve probably heard Mike Maloney mention the dollar milkshake theory recently — and for good reason. This vivid metaphor captures one of the most important dynamics in global finance today.  Picture the U.S. dollar as a giant straw, sucking up capital and liquidity from around the world like a milkshake. As the world’s reserve currency, the dollar pulls money into the U.S. financial system during times of stress — often leaving other economies gasping for air.  What Is the Dollar Milkshake Theory?  Popularized by Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital, the theory explains a dangerous paradox. When global uncertainty rises, investors […]

Gold vs. Silver: Which Investment Strategy Better Fits Your Portfolio?

As economic uncertainty and inflation concerns continue to impact markets, more investors are exploring gold vs silver investment strategies for stability, diversification, and long-term growth. But if you’re just getting started — or even reevaluating your current holdings — you may be wondering: Should I buy gold, silver, or both?  Let’s explore the pros and cons of each metal, how they behave in today’s market, and how to build a strategy that fits your investment goals.  Gold vs. Silver in 2025: What Makes Each Metal Unique?  Gold has long been viewed as a financial safe haven. It’s trusted globally, holds […]

How Much Gold Should You Really Own?

Should 15% of your portfolio be in gold? Ray Dalio says yes; Goldman Sachs says think again. See what their research reveals.

Ray Dalio: Put 15% in Gold or Bitcoin — Here’s Why

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, advises investors to hold 15% of their portfolio in gold or Bitcoin to protect against U.S. debt risks and currency devaluation. Discover what this means for your investments.

Is Gold’s Bull Run Over? This Overlooked Indicator Says No

Banks split on gold: Citi says $2,500, JPM says $4,000. Mike Maloney examines the M2/gold ratio for the real story