Maples) or explore options like a Gold IRA?

Physical storage requirements vary significantly between metals. Metals have vastly different entry costs per ounce.

: Physical ownership requires secure storage (vaults or home safes) and insurance, which can eat into returns.

: Unlike stocks or bonds, metals do not pay dividends or interest.

“Silver currently trades around $80 per ounce after pulling back from its January 2026 all-time high of $121/oz. It serves as both a monetary metal and an industrial commodity.” GoldSilver