Silver tops gold as investors’ go-to hedge against trade tensions

Silver’s a standout among precious metals, outpacing gold’s gains so far in 2026. - Getty Images/iStockphoto Silver has outpaced gains for gold so far this year and looks to be the “hedging asset” of choice for investors, with prices set to notch a 10 th straight monthly gain — the longest such streak on record. “Trade escalation typically revives investor appetite for hedging assets, particularly in a global environment marked by slowing growth and rising geopolitical polarization,” said Rania Gule, sen ...