Investing in silver and other precious metals
Alongside gold, silver and platinum are the best-known precious metals. Silver is often seen as a more volatile play on gold, while platinum has a wide range of uses in industry.
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(23 May 12)
As it gets tougher to profit from mainstream assets, many investors are turning to alternatives such as precious metals, wine and art. But which ones should you buy? Matthew Partridge investigates.
(26 March 12)
Platinum has been the best performing metal so far this year. But can it last?
(02 March 12)
Silver has been among the best-performing commodities this year, up 25%. Has the decade-long bull run still got legs?