Is Silver Investing Too Risky In Retirement?

Above, a 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar (AU) reverse. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Investing one's money in stocks, bonds, treasury bills, CDs and other things is prudent if one is retired or are about to retire.

What about silver investing for retirees? Is it too risky?

CBS News has posted an article on the pros and cons of investing in silver by experts for retirees.

They begin with:Silver saw a pretty big run-up in 2025, and that price trajectory continued into 2026, with the price of silver even surpassing prior records and climbing past the $100-per-ounce mark. However, prices have moderated a bit recently, leaving precious metal investors wondering if silver is still a smart investment. 

And, for retirees or seniors nearing retirement, the silver's ups and downs in price may be even more concerning, as there's rarely room in people's retirement budgets for copious amounts of volatility. That begs the question of whether silver is just too risky a bet in retirement these days.

Timing, goals and your overall portfolio all play a role in the answer to that question, but there are important factors to consider before buying silver once your working days are up. Here's what experts say you should think about before buying silver in retirement. 

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