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Below the Quote on Silver ETF by Akshat Garg, Head - Research & Product of Choice Wealth

"New investors should consider taking positions in Silver ETFs as part of building a diversified multi-asset portfolio, capitalizing on the metal's robust structural drivers. Existing Silver ETF holders should avoid exiting at current levels, as the supportive forces remain intact. Gold and silver are very important for investors due to central bank accumulation, monetary easing tailwinds, and silver's surging industrial demand.

## Core Drivers
Central banks have quadrupled gold purchases since 2022, with most reserve managers planning further increases, creating a reliable bid that limits downside. Expected policy easing lowers real rates and holding costs for bullion, historically sparking strong rallies. Geopolitical risks, fiscal pressures, and dollar weakness bolster their safe-haven appeal amid debasement concerns.

## Silver's Unique Strength
Silver stands out with its dual demand: monetary protection plus explosive industrial use in solar panels, EVs, data centers, and electrification—now over half of total consumption. Ongoing supply deficits from lagging mine output and recycling underscore its tightness, positioning it to outperform gold in growth phases while hedging stress periods.

## Investment Positioning
New investors: Target 5-10% allocation to silver/gold ETFs within a broader multi-asset framework alongside equities, debt, and other assets—treat as diversification, not a momentum play. Existing holders: Stay put through swings; conviction flows from institutions and ETFs signal staying power. Dips remain buying opportunities for long-term portfolios.

## 2026 Expectations
Central bank buying, institutional inflows, easing cycles, and silver's deficits drive sustained momentum, independent of retail hype. Silver gains extra lift from reflation and tech spending, making both metals essential stabilizers in multi-asset strategies. Discipline beats timing—focus on conviction over short-term noise."

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