Citywire Selection Verdict: This ETC is secured against silver and is the best way to gain exposure to the rises, and falls, of the precious metal. The demand for silver comes in two forms, its decorative use in jewellery and its wide ranging industrial applications. This industrial use heavily contributes to its volatility, which is around double that of gold.The commodity has come down from the highs of recent years and in 2012 it rose a modest 4%.
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