Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Silver ETFs Rebound After Panic Sell-Off
Silver and gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had a big bounce back after a day of big losses.
Silver ETFs went up as much as 17%, and gold ETFs also went up but not as much.
Silver prices hit new highs both in India and around the world.
Experts say silver is good for long-term investment but can be very up and down.
They suggest investing in silver and gold in a careful way, not all at once.
Some experts think gold is safer right now because silver has gone up a lot recently.
They also say that silver is better for when the economy is doing well, while gold is better for protecting your money when the economy is uncertain.
Silver ETFs rebounded up to 17% on January 23 after a panic sell-off the previous day.
Gold ETFs also gained but with more moderate increases of around 3-4%.
Silver prices hit new all-time highs in both domestic and international markets.
Experts advise cautious investment in silver due to its high volatility and suggest staggered, systematic entry.
The gold-silver ratio has compressed significantly, indicating a potential shift in favor of gold for near-term investments.
- Who
- Investors in India
- What
- Rebound of silver and gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after a panic sell-off
- When
- Friday, January 23
- Where
- India and international markets
- Why
- Rebound in silver prices after a brief but intense correction and sustained weakness in the US dollar
- Silver ETFs
- Exchange-traded funds tracking the price of silver.
- Gold ETFs
- Exchange-traded funds tracking the price of gold.
- MCX Silver Futures
- March futures hit a new all-time high of ₹3,39,927 per kilogram.
- MCX Gold Futures
- February futures jumped to a fresh record high of ₹1,59,226 per 10 grams.
- International Silver Prices
- Breached the $99 per ounce level, nearing the $100 mark.
- US Dollar Weakness
- Sustained weakness in the US dollar boosted demand for precious metals.
- Volatility in Silver ETFs
- Silver ETFs experienced extreme volatility, with prices plunging as much as 20% amid panic selling.
- Gold-Silver Ratio
- Fell from pandemic highs of 127 to around 50 at the start of 2026.
Sources
Understanding metal-based ETFs before you invest
Silver ETFs, gold ETFs surge up to 17% today; should you buy? What experts say
Silver, gold or stocks? 30 year returns & what Nifty gold and gold silver ratios hint at
Opportunity or trap? Silver ETFs rebound 17% after panic sell-off — Here's what investors should do now
Gold, silver and platinum hit record highs as geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty boost precious metals
