Market Dynamics: Alasdair Macleod suggests a structural squeeze in the silver market is leading to potential price increases as the influence of derivatives may be waning, resulting in significant buying pressure as investors shift from paper to physical assets.
Physical Shortages: Macleod highlights severe physical shortages of silver, particularly in China, where stock levels have dropped significantly and a ban on silver exports is expected to exacerbate the situation, removing a key supply source.
Skepticism of ETFs: He expresses doubts about exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like iShares Silver Trust, viewing them as derivatives rather than actual silver, and warns that they are part of the same derivative system that is under pressure.
Industrial Demand vs. Investor Interest: Currently, the silver market is driven more by industrial demand than by investor speculation, but Macleod believes that a sustained price increase will eventually attract more investors to the market.
Wall Street analysts forecast SIVR stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SIVR is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast SIVR stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SIVR is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
