S2E39: Should I buy silver?

Is silver a safe haven for investors like gold and will its price rise due to war?

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Silver has had some exciting days, especially when the price of silver skyrocketed in 2025. However, there has been a pullback in early 2026. 

So how does silver compare to gold and is it worth investing in for the long run? 

In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at silver as a long-term investment and if it works for you. 

Her guests are CMC Markets expert Daphne Tan and ST business reporter Timothy Goh. 

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:36 Is silver a safe haven like gold?

4:00 Will the Iran war drive silver prices up?

7:39 Tim’s experience of buying silver

10:30 Tech trends that could boost silver 

12:00 Physical silver vs paper silver  

19:24 How does silver compare to stocks as an investment?

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Host: Sue-Ann Tan ([email protected])

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow

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