In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of the CPM Group continues the discussion on the new designation of silver in the draft USGS list of critical metals. He explains why this designation has been misinterpreted by many and why critical materials should not be confused with strategic military materials. Jeff examines the difference between ‘critical’ and ‘strategic’ metals and shows that silver has not been essential for US defense stockpiles since at least World War II.
He also addresses the role of silver in solar panels, electric vehicles, and new battery technologies, and explains the economic and technological constraints that prevent massive new demand. Jeff shows how investors can distinguish hype from facts and why speculative claims about government stockpiling or military consumption are misleading.
The presentation concludes with a discussion on the importance of being an intelligent investor. Using the CPM Group’s historical track record, Jeff shows how the CPM Group’s buy/sell recommendations since 1980 have significantly outperformed simple buy-and-hold strategies for both gold and silver. He also reports on some of the returns that clients have benefited from through CPM Group’s advice and services.
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0:00 – Silver as a ‘Critical Metal’ Reconsidered
1:56 – Critical vs. Strategic Metals Explained
4:17 – Why the Military Use of Silver is Overrated
8:33 – Silver Eagle Program, Stockpiles vs. Surpluses
13:38 – Industrial Use: Solar Energy, Electric Vehicles, and New Batteries
19:07 – Why New Technologies Face Resource Constraints
22:36 – Government Powers Under the Defense Production Act
26:13 – Trade, Tariffs, and Silver Supply Risks
27:13 – Investing Wisely: CPM’s 45-Year Track Record
33:54 – Silver Price Forecasts and Long-Term Returns
36:28 – Why CPM Clients Pay for Accuracy, Not Hype
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