New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Silver prices will rebound to $52–$53 an ounce and then potentially advance to $58 and $62, with strong near‑term support at $47.60, a report said on Tuesday, giving investors price target levels for the next 12 months.

Silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and silver fund‑of‑funds (FoF) outperformed physical silver over the past 3 years due to robust fund management, efficient tracking, and growing investor confidence, the report from Emkay Wealth Management said.

The wealth management firm expects further strong support levels for silver at $45.60 and $42.00, in that order.

The report cited one‑year gains of over 50 per cent by leading silver ETFs versus about 49 per cent for physical silver. Over three- and six-month periods, returns ranged between 34-56 per cent, underscoring the strength of the rally, it added.

Emkay Wealth Management said that despite short-term volatility, the fundamentals of the silver market remain strong. Rising industrial demand from sectors such as renewable energy and electronics, coupled with constrained supply, continues to support long-term price stability.

Silver fund of funds also mirrored this trend, delivering one-year returns of around 49 per cent to 50 per cent. The minor difference in performance versus ETFs stems from fund-level expenses.

After a brief correction, silver prices are hovering around $48.80 an ounce amid profit booking and easing US‑China trade restrictions on critical minerals

Global mining output has grown only modestly and is expected to peak by 2026, even as industrial and investment demand climbs, driven by solar photovoltaics, electric vehicles, electronics, 5G infrastructure, and semiconductors.

Recent purchases by Saudi Arabia’s central bank have highlighted further central banks’ interest in silver, amplifying the demand shock.

–IANS

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