Invest In Silver - The Next Bull Run

Now is the time to invest in silver, as the precious metal is poised to break out at any time. This week silver is trading at $28.71, but many insiders say now is the time to invest in silver because it is expected to trade up to 150 percent higher by the year 2012.

The metal is worth the investment because of its high demand in industry. This precious metal has the highest level of electrical conductivity of any element, and is needed for manufacturing of items like solar panels and industrial components.

Right now prices are increasing overseas, which is another sign that it is not too late to invest. Historically, the latest trends hit the United States last, so this is yet another sign that it is not too late to begin investing.

But what does all of this mean, and what should an investor do with silver? While prices are still low, an investor should make the metal at least 10 percent of a portfolio. Broken down, that should be approximately three percent for physical acquisition, five percent for exchange-traded funds and stocks and two percent for options and futures. Buy bullion at reputable firms and either hold it personally or have a trusted warehouse hold it for you. Find an exchange-traded fund or stock to buy into as well. Finally, invest in silver futures with care for a leveraged bet on prices.

Take a chance and begin to invest in silver, in what will eventually become a highly-traded commodity. Get involved with silver trading while the time is right, and reap the rewards later.