Silver ETFs Outpace Gold as Industrial Demand Strengthens
Silver ETFs jumped 2.5% on Thursday even as silver futures slipped 0.6%, a clear sign that physical buyers are stepping in where paper traders are stepping out. The SLV ETF closed at $60.55, outperforming GLD's 1.9% gain to $410.22.
Key Takeaways SLV rallied 2.5% to $60.55 while silver futures dipped 0.6% to $67.27, showing ETF buyers outpaced paper sellers. CFTC data shows non-commercial silver longs exceed shorts by 8-to-1, matching gold's extreme positioning. Industrial recovery and green-energy demand are lifting silver beyond its traditional monetary role. That divergence matters. It tells you real demand for the metal is stronger than the futures market would suggest. Physical buyers ar…
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