So, a couple of weeks ago I was at a conference where the CEO of a very large Japanese manufacturer of electric goods spoke about the supply & demand gap regarding particular commodities. Actually, the speech was not about this but he mentioned it. This company is mainly concerned with Indium, as he said there's expected to be only 5-6 yrs supply left. He also mentioned that current estimates put world silver supply at 15 years. This made me sit up & take notice.
I have done a bit of research. Most of the stuff I've read estimates 15-20 years left and other people think it's a moot point because industry will (hopefully) find something else to replace it. I have done a search for previous threads and found a few, including that Kiyosaki was bullish on silver a few years ago. On one hand it seems cheap considering supply issues, increasing demand and relativities with gold. On the other hand, just because it SEEMS cheap does not mean that it will outperform as an investment. My question is, has anyone here researched it? Have you invested in silver (or looking at it)? I am talking physical bars / rounds here, not derivatives.
I have done a bit of research. Most of the stuff I've read estimates 15-20 years left and other people think it's a moot point because industry will (hopefully) find something else to replace it. I have done a search for previous threads and found a few, including that Kiyosaki was bullish on silver a few years ago. On one hand it seems cheap considering supply issues, increasing demand and relativities with gold. On the other hand, just because it SEEMS cheap does not mean that it will outperform as an investment. My question is, has anyone here researched it? Have you invested in silver (or looking at it)? I am talking physical bars / rounds here, not derivatives.
