Current price of silver as of Thursday, November 6, 2025
If you’re worried about inflation, adding precious metals like silver to your portfolio can be a prudent move. Joseph is a staff writer on Fortune's personal finance team, with experience covering personal finance since 2016 and prior roles at Business Insider and The Points Guy. He has contributed to AP News, CNN, Newsweek, and other outlets.
Eastern Time on November 6, 2025, silver cost $48.66 per ounce. This is a $0.95 rise from the previous day and more than a $17 increase versus last year.
Key context
- Silver is not typically pursued for explosive returns; its long-term performance generally trails the stock market. Since 1921, silver’s value has lagged the S&P 500 by about 96%, meaning an identical investment in both would leave the silver portion worth roughly 96% less on November 6, 2025.
- Silver’s appeal lies in stability and inflation hedging. It is often viewed as a store of value that helps preserve purchasing power when inflation rises.
- Price volatility is more pronounced for silver than for gold due to its industrial demand across gadgets, healthcare tools, and other sectors, whereas gold remains largely a safe-haven asset.
- “Spot silver” reflects the current rate at which silver could be traded instantly.
Summary
Silver offers stability and hedging against inflation, but its long-term gains typically lag behind stocks, with higher price swings driven by industrial demand.
Авторское резюме
Серебро выступает защитной частью портфеля и источником инфляционной устойчивости, однако его долгосрочная доходность обычно уступает акциям и характеризуется более волатильностью из-за промышленного спроса.