Work out silver investment return instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Silver is priced per kilogram and is considerably more volatile than gold because industrial demand drives a large share of consumption. The same annualised return arithmetic applies, but the ride is far rougher.
Silver return
Gain = (sell - buy) × kg; CAGR = (value/cost)^(1/years) - 1
Figures are estimates for planning only. Market returns are not guaranteed, and rates, limits and tax rules change. This is not financial or tax advice — speak to a qualified adviser before acting.
Industrial demand is cyclical and the market is smaller, so the same flow of money moves the price more.
The number of silver ounces one gold ounce buys — used by traders as a rough relative-value signal.