Which Precious Metal Is Better to Invest in Now? ET Source: Adobe Stock Precious MetalsAs inflation rises, stock markets gyrate and geopolitical tensions flare, many investors are turning to precious metals. In periods of economic or geopolitical uncertainty, money tends to flow into the precious metal. While it is subject to price swings as well, its long-term price performance is often more stable than silver’s. Thus, for conservative investors gold can play a big part in hedging a well-diversified portfolio.