We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. Other Silver, Precious Metals Investment Experts Weigh InEduan Koekoek of Royal Bull Precious Metals spoke to GOBankingRates and offered a pragmatic take on the value of buying physical silver bullion, regardless of its price action. “While cash quietly loses buying power, disciplined stacking of physical silver — always within your means — can serve as a practical hedge against inflation and a way to preserve value over time,” Koekoek said. Despite its extreme price volatility, the long-term outlook for physical silver appears bullish. Chandaria suggested mixing gold in with silver as part of a precious metals investment portfolio — whether physical or paper.