Silver: So Much Bigger Than 2011

$130/oz?? [The Daily Reckoning] October 03, 2024 [WEBSITE]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Silver: So Much Bigger Than 2011 Baltimore, Maryland [Adam Sharp] ADAM SHARP Dear Reader, I remember the 2011 silver bull market like it was yesterday. We had already experienced two rounds of money printing (QE) by then, and the bank bailouts were still fresh on everyone’s mind. Silver prices shot up from $9.40 per ounce in October 2008 to over $49 in April 2011. It was a beautiful run, but ended much too quickly for my liking. Silver stayed above $30 for almost two more years, but as the economy improved, investors lost interest for a time. Looking back, I can see now why the 2011 rally faded. First, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) hiked margin requirements, punishing long speculators. Moreover, the U.S. was still in relatively good economic shape then. The Fed’s drastic actions hadn’t yet caused major inflation. We were “saved”, for a while. Investment demand for silver petered out and the supply deficit never got too serious, as we’ll see below. In today’s bull market, I see none of these issues. Silver’s current move is set to be far more durable and stronger than in 2011. And today is the perfect time to explore why. [You have (1) item on hold at our warehouse:]( Item #: [51987]( Status: On hold Value: Approx. $300 Claim by date: 10/06 Our Head of Customer Experience will show you what you need to do. [Click Here Now]( Shrinking Supply, Soaring Demand The remarkable chart below is from a [Silver Institute]( presentation. It shows the annual surplus or deficit of silver. [image ] Sources: [Silver Institute]( [Metals Focus]( I’ve marked how small the deficit was in 2011. That was when silver reached nearly $50. Now note how much larger the deficits were from 2021 to 2023. And 2024 is [projected]( to be another big deficit year for the metal. Demand for silver is absolutely BOOMING, and mine production was down about 1% in 2023. Recycling of the metal is up slightly, but that only accounts for about 20% of annual supply. Here’s another fascinating chart from the Silver Institute presentation, showing how silver stockpiles are dwindling. [image ] Sources: [Silver Institute]( [Metals Focus]( Once again, I’ve marked 2011 with a red arrow so it’s clear how different the fundamental picture is today. The size and scale of what we’re seeing today is so much larger than 2011. [Former CIA Advisor Issues Critical Election Warning]( [Click here for more...]( After predicting Biden’s drop out, former CIA Advisor Jim Rickards has uncovered a massive threat to democracy that could upend the election… the market… and society at large. He is putting his career on the line. Please keep this information confidential. [Watch Now]( Industrial + Store-of-Value One major driver of today’s increased silver demand is solar panels. Each new gigawatt of solar power requires approximately 12 tonnes (~26,000 pounds) of silver, according to [BloombergNEF](. China alone installed approximately 216 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2023, increasing capacity by a whopping 53%. The newest generation of solar panels is more efficient than past models, and it achieves much of this gain through [increased use]( of silver. So it looks like this trend isn’t going away anytime soon. Demand for silver as an investment and hedge is also significant, and I expect this area to grow dramatically over the coming years. - Another wave (or two) of inflation seems certain - More bank woes likely - Conflicts escalating - QE around the corner - Silver supply getting thin I expect demand for silver coins, bars, and ETFs to rocket higher in the ensuing calamity. Eventually, I expect significant outflows from bonds and stocks into gold and silver. Bonds in the U.S. alone are a roughly $53 trillion market. US stocks are another $55 trillion or so. Meanwhile, all the silver ever mined is reportedly only worth $1.8 trillion. And a chunk of that is lost at the bottom of the sea in Spanish galleons, or rotting away in landfills as improperly disposed electronics. If just a fraction of traditional assets shift into silver, we’ll see incredible price action. With industrial demand growing steadily, additional investment demand could upset the market’s equilibrium. During precious metal bull markets, silver tends to significantly outperform gold (and vice versa in bear markets). Once [metal mania]( begins, silver could easily see $130/oz over the next 4 years. If we get a big bank crisis, who knows how high the price could go? Bullion would become ultra-scarce in such a scenario. In 2011, we reached a gold/silver price ratio of 31:1 ($49 to $1,500). The gold/silver ratio is currently 84:1 ($31.40 to $2,661) as I write this on October 1, 2024. So one ounce of gold buys 84 ounces of silver. This tells me that silver still has a ton of gas in the tank. Industrial demand is growing incredibly fast. And with central banks shifting back into easing mode, the future for silver is bright indeed. Sincerely, Adam Sharp Guest Contributor, The Daily Reckoning [feedback@dailyreckoning.com.](mailto:feedback@dailyreckoning.com) P.S. The world stands at an unprecedented crossroads today. On one hand, we have financial and monetary chaos threatening the world order and economy. On the other hand, we see powerful and disruptive developments in AI. Advances with the potential to radically improve productivity in almost every industry. It’s almost as if fate has provided a silver lining to the calamity. The companies that seize this opportunity in AI are experiencing unprecedented growth, providing a potential “out” for investors. Our friend Ray Blanco has identified one such opportunity. Ray called NVIDIA in 2011 at $0.31 (split-adjusted), so I’m paying close attention to his latest big idea. His presentation is time-sensitive, so I suggest taking a look immediately. [Click here to learn more.]( Clicking the link above automatically registers you for Elon Musk’s Road to $1 Trillion Summit. By reserving your spot, you will receive event updates and offers. We will not share your email address with anyone. And you can opt-out at any time. [Privacy Policy.]( Thank you for reading The Daily Reckoning! We greatly value your questions and comments. Please send all feedback to [feedback@dailyreckoning.com.](mailto:feedback@dailyreckoning.com) [Brian Maher] [Adam Sharp]( has been a financial writer and Fed watcher since 2008. He is a contrarian who specializes in non-traditional assets. Adam founded and sold Early Investing, a newsletter about alternative investments. Sharp lives in Maryland with his wife, two children, and two dogs.. 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