Tariffs announced by President Trump have caused panic in global markets, severely impacting equities, commodities, and metals, including a notable drop in Silver. Despite no tariffs on metals, Silver has been opportunistically slammed, likely due to diminishing bullion supply not tariff implications. I advocate for a leveraged Silver long through ProShares Ultra Silver ETF for speculative gains, expecting Silver to recover to $34 per ounce soon.
Silver prices surged to $35 per ounce in October 2024, the highest since 2012, continuing a bullish trend since the 2020 low of $11.74. Leveraged ETFs like ProShares Ultra Silver ETF require precise timing and risk management; they can amplify gains but also lead to significant losses if silver prices decline. Technical support for silver is at $27.375, with resistance at $35.53; breaking these levels could trigger significant market moves.
Silver's long-term outlook is bullish due to increasing industrial demand, especially from the photovoltaic and electric vehicle sectors, and constrained supply growth. The supply deficit in silver is exacerbated by limited production increases and falling global inventories, supporting higher future prices. Falling interest rates and a weaker dollar enhance silver's appeal as an investment, boosting demand and supporting price increases.
After a torrid risk-on run in the first quarter of 2024, markets cooled off a bit but ended the half still positive with mid-double-digit returns. Technology themes such as cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence helped propel markets higher.
Silver prices have been rising, reaching multi-year highs before correcting below $30 per ounce. The case for silver remains strong due to rising industrial demand and potential investment demand, with a projected supply demand deficit. Leveraged products like ProShares Ultra Silver ETF can provide significant leverage to silver futures, but timing is crucial due to price volatility and time decay.
The second quarter proved to be a banner quarter for Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index scaling new record highs on several occasions.
All three major bourses hit record highs this month, touching new milestones. We highlight a bunch of the best-performing leveraged equity ETFs from different corners of the market that are leaders in their segments.
These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.