Core Viewpoint - Silver has emerged as a strong investment opportunity in early 2026, with significant price increases and investor profits, particularly highlighted by the performance of companies like Qifu Life Services [1][6]. Group 1: Silver Price Performance - As of January 14, 2026, the spot silver price reached a high of $91.531 per ounce, breaking through key resistance levels of $90 and $91 [1]. - Year-to-date, silver has seen a maximum increase of 28%, and since 2025, the total increase exceeds 210% [1][6]. - The price surge is attributed to changing market dynamics and expectations of earlier interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, following a reported 2.7% year-on-year increase in the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025 [6]. Group 2: Company Investment Activities - Qifu Life Services announced the completion of transactions involving 40,000 ounces of silver, generating a profit of approximately 1.43 billion yuan, and subsequently sold an additional 28,000 ounces for about 1.62 billion yuan, with an average selling price of 577.5 yuan per ounce [3][4]. - The company began its silver investment in 2020, purchasing 800,000 ounces at an average cost of 128.75 yuan per ounce, and has strategically managed its holdings to realize profits despite earlier losses [3][4]. - Following the recent sales, Qifu Life Services reported a net profit of 2.47 billion yuan from its silver investments, indicating a successful exit strategy amid rising prices [4]. Group 3: Market Outlook and New Products - Citigroup forecasts that silver prices could reach $100 per ounce within the next three months, driven by strong demand and market conditions [6]. - The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) plans to launch a new 100-ounce silver futures contract on February 9, 2026, to cater to increasing retail demand and provide easier access to the silver market [7][8]. - The new contract aims to enhance market participation by allowing traders to control larger positions with lower capital requirements, thus improving liquidity and efficiency in trading [8].
一物业公司抛售白银狂赚2.47亿元
21世纪经济报道·2026-01-14 11:16