{"id":45337,"date":"2026-02-19T11:22:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T03:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phillipnova.com.sg\/?post_type=market_trends&p=45337"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:40:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T04:40:13","slug":"year-of-prosperity-gold-for-wealth-silver-for-growth","status":"publish","type":"market_trends","link":"https:\/\/www.phillipnova.com.sg\/cn\/market_trends\/year-of-prosperity-gold-for-wealth-silver-for-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Year of Prosperity: Gold for Wealth, Silver for Growth!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As we step into the Lunar New Year, prosperity takes centre stage. Gold jewellery is gifted, gold ornaments decorate homes, and we exchange red packets (Ang Pao) symbolising good fortune, but how are we positioning our own wealth?<\/p>\n

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During the Lunar New Year festive period, physical demand for gold is evident, meanwhile watching Gold\u2019s younger cousin, Silver, could be a game changer. Gold has traditionally been the ultimate store of value. In 2025, it surged on the back of central bank buying, geopolitical uncertainty, robust inflows in Gold-backed ETFs, and a softer US dollar. Amid Trump\u2019s tariff threats and Geopolitical chaos, investors sought safety, and Gold delivered.<\/p>\n

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Yet, historically in bull run cycles, Silver often begins to outperform Gold once momentum picks up. Why? Because Silver is not just a precious metal, it also enjoys the industrial allure. It is currently driven by renewable energy demand, electronics manufacturing, and recovery in global trends. When investor sentiment turns optimistic towards precious metals, Silver tends to move faster and steeper than Gold.<\/p>\n

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Given the extensively supportive macro backdrop where markets are largely convinced of further rate cuts, Gold\u2019s haven-appeal continues to flourish. With recent Inflation data pointing to a steady downtrend, expectations of a softer dollar will continue to support Gold despite the recent sideways consolidation. And not to forget, bets are well placed in favour of continued gold purchases by global central banks, reinforcing Gold\u2019s image as a hedge against uncertainty.<\/p>\n

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But as an investor, the choice between these metals relies on whether one is positioning only for preservation or also for acceleration. In our view, given the steady recovery in industrial demand, especially in emerging Asia, Silver could benefit from both monetary and industrial tailwinds. This Lunar New Year, while many will gift physical gold bars and coins, sophisticated investors should be exploring more dynamic avenues. Afterall, in Chinese culture, prosperity is not just receiving and passing good fortune, it’s about cultivating and multiplying it too.<\/p>\n

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Smart investing isn\u2019t about riding the wave or trading trends, it is also about capturing the volatility, positioning for capital appreciation, and balancing between preservation of wealth (Gold) and high-beta acceleration (Silver). Trading the 1-Ounce Gold Futures (1OZ) and the 100-Ounce Silver Futures (SIC) futures, or spot contracts allows investors to participate in both rising and falling markets, with leverage and flexibility. These are ideal tools for those who are seeking to actively manage and grow their wealth. For those who are seeking to passively grow, Gold and Silver ETFs \u2013 like the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) look like ideal vehicles for long-term growth.<\/p>\n

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Take a view via the COMEX 1-Ounce Gold and the 100-Ounce Silver Futures now. \u7acb\u5373\u4e86\u89e3\u8be6\u60c5\uff01<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Or take a view on precious metals via ETFs, mining Stocks and Spot now!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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