A guide to the gold-silver ratio

The gold-silver ratio measures the relative value of gold to silver. But why is the measure useful for investors?

Gold and silver coins indicating gold-silver ratio
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The gold-silver ratio has long been considered an important metric to gauge the best time to invest in precious metals.

If you monitor gold, you’ll know that the yellow metal is usually seen as a stable investment. The gold price had a glittering start to 2025, with investors flocking to the metal as a hedge against inflation.

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