Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that silver has outperformed gold this year, with a notable increase of 3.11% in the Guotou Silver LOF, tracking the Shanghai Futures Exchange silver futures [1] - The silver market is characterized by higher volatility compared to gold, and the price relationship between the two, known as the gold-silver ratio, is used for valuation [4] - The historical context of the gold-silver ratio shows it has fluctuated significantly, with a recent peak above 100 in April, leading to a substantial rally in silver prices [6] Group 2 - The demand for silver has shifted from traditional uses, such as photography, to industrial applications, particularly in the battery sector due to the rise of new energy [8] - The gold-silver ratio's ability to revert to the mean is contingent on the stability of the underlying industry fundamentals, making it a complex investment decision [9] - The structure of silver investment products differs from gold, with silver LOF being based on futures contracts rather than physical assets, which may affect their market performance [11]