Silver prices have been rising quickly, but there are a few things to consider before buying the metal at Costco.

The case for gold and gold miners is compelling for two reasons. Firstly, gold can serve as a strategic hedge against inflation. Secondly, some major miners extract silver, copper, and other essential metals for industrial applications,

Gold prices hit new heights in early 2026 — and many consumers have rushed to buy and sell pieces of the precious metal

Banks can still play a role in the precious metals market, but buying physical silver isn't always straightforward.

Investors should tread carefully with investments that have risen so much in such a short time frame.

The start of 2026 has seen gold and silver surge to record highs – only to crash on Friday. Gold prices peaked above US$5,500 (A$7,900) per ounce for the first time on Thursday, well above previous highs.

Silver and gold volatility reached the 99th percentile, with SLV IV at 110 and GLD IV at 42.5, creating high premiums. Read more on SLV and GLD here.

Gold, silver rates today: Spot gold recovered up to 1% after dropping 4% in early morning session on Monday, during the Asian trading hours. Meanwhile, spot silver also rebounded over 8% to $84.140, after briefly falling nearly 12%.

If “safe” investments like gold and silver can crash in a single day, investors need to reconsider their portfolio hedges.