Precious metals have been a standout performer in 2025, to date. While the S&P 500 is up roughly 13% this year, gold has risen 45.8%, silver has soared 52.29%, and even less-popular platinum is up 66.44%. The S&P 500 just hit its 28th new all-time high this year, while gold has hit 36 all-time highs. In fact, it just broke its record for the third straight day in a row yesterday, putting the hot commodity on pace for its best year since 1979.
Gold’s hot streak is thanks to a number of baseline factors, including weaker dollar, inflation concerns, and geopolitical turmoil. Geopolitical risk, in particular, has pushed central banks around the globe to stock up on gold (over 1,000 metric tons annually since 2022), while individual investors have done the same: according to Bloomberg, holdings in gold ETFs have risen at their fastest pace in over three years.
Silver not only benefits from gold’s momentum but also from strong industrial demand, particularly for semiconductors and green technology, helping it exceed $44 per ounce – levels last seen over a decade ago.
Platinum’s rally has been even more dramatic, fueled by supply deficits, increased jewelry use, and automotive/industrial demand – lifting it to nearly $1,420-1,480 per ounce.
Whether seen as a portfolio hedge or a strategic play on industrial growth, these assets have proven their place in today’s volatile macro backdrop.
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