“黄金平替”卖爆了，涨幅赶超黄金，普通人能追吗？

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that silver prices have surged over 32% this year, outperforming gold's nearly 20% increase, making silver one of the best-performing major commodities [2] - Silver is still relatively inexpensive compared to gold, with prices on June 16 showing gold at 797 CNY per gram and silver at 10.50 CNY per gram, indicating a growing interest in silver investments [3][5] - Investment in silver products has seen a significant increase, with sales of silver bars and coins rising over 40% year-on-year, and a 20% increase in sales from May to June [5] Group 2 - The surge in silver prices is attributed to policy risks, particularly the increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum by the U.S., leading to market uncertainty and a shift of investments into silver futures [5][6] - Silver's industrial demand is rising due to its essential role in technologies such as photovoltaics, electric vehicles, and AI hardware, with a projected total demand of 1.164 billion ounces in 2024 [10][11] - The silver market has experienced a supply-demand imbalance for five consecutive years, with limited growth in silver production and historically low global inventories, supporting price increases [13][14] Group 3 - The gold-silver ratio, which measures the relative value of gold to silver, reached 1:100 in June, significantly above historical averages, indicating potential for silver price appreciation [18][20] - Historical data suggests that when the gold-silver ratio exceeds 100, it often leads to a period of excess returns for silver, as it tends to revert to historical norms [19][20] - The current market conditions suggest that silver may continue to rise in value, making it an attractive investment option for the long term [22] Group 4 - While silver shows promise for significant price increases, potential economic downturns and inflation risks could suppress industrial demand, necessitating cautious investment strategies [23] - It is recommended that investors allocate 5-15% of their portfolio to precious metals like silver as a form of insurance rather than a primary investment [24] - The disparity between gold and silver prices presents both risks and potential returns, emphasizing the importance of understanding market dynamics over relying solely on technical analysis [26]