It's a Good Time to Be a 'Silver Bug'
Man has used silver as money for thousands of years...
It has been used as currency... valued as jewelry... and was even mentioned in the Bible as how Judas was paid off for turning in Jesus. And the British "pound" gets its name from the weight of silver used for trade in the early ninth century (a so-called troy pound).
The U.S. Congress established its monetary system in 1792 and agreed to mint coins using both gold and silver.
However, in the early 20th century, governments around the globe abandoned silver as a currency. They decided it was easier to expand a nation's credit with fiat paper money than to mine more silver. Over time, governments sold off their silver stockpiles to investors and industrialists... Silver is prized for its unparalleled electrical conductivity, plus it is used in solar technology and medicine.
In the late 1970s, the Hunt Brothers – billionaire oil executives – decided to take control of the silver market. They bought up as much silver as they could, until they eventually held about a third of the world's private supply. Because of their actions, the price of silver jumped 977% between 1976 and 1980. But their plan backfired on "Silver Thursday" when the price of silver collapsed on March 27, 1980... largely due to the Hunt Brothers' manipulation.
Today, silver is soaring again, but it's not because of any billionaires trying to control the market.
Instead, it has to do with the silver supply today...
- Global silver inventories are rapidly dwindling. Above-ground silver is being used up, with a deficit of 148.9 million troy ounces last year.
- All the major silver-producing countries are reporting stagnant or falling output.
- There are no backup reserves, either. Unlike oil, there's no "spare" silver waiting in the wings.
If you're a silver investor, all of this will be exciting for you. But it gets even more extreme...
Silver is actually massively oversold.
Recently, the COMEX – America's biggest silver market – had 28 paper claims for each ounce of registered silver.
In fact, legendary resource investor Rick Rule just sounded the alarm, saying, "Some days, there are 100 times more silver trades in the paper market than what exists for good delivery in the physical market."
That means there are far, far more paper contracts or "IOUs" for silver than there is actual silver available to collect.
Said another way, when investors realize what's happening and suddenly rush to demand physical delivery, there won't be anywhere near enough silver to fulfill the orders – forcing prices to go berserk.
Think of it like a bank run.
The price of silver is already up nearly 60% this year, and it's set to surge even higher from here. Some commentators are saying a silver squeeze has officially begun.
Now, you might be thinking the best way to get in on the silver bull run is by buying physical silver.
But I have a better way... In a brand-new report, I share a full analysis of what's happening with silver, the name and ticker of the stock that I believe is the best way to get in on the action, and another insider trick to buy physical silver at a bargain without taking on risky leverage.
Now, let's get to this week's Q&A... And as always, keep sending your comments, questions, and topic suggestions to feedback@healthandwealthbulletin.com. My team and I read every e-mail.
Choose Whole Grains
Q: Are whole grains always a good swap? – S.K.
A: Yes, S.K., you should opt for whole-grain varieties of food. You'll want to eat things like whole-wheat bread, brown rice, and steel-cut oats. One big reason is that these foods improve your blood-sugar control thanks to soluble fiber. That means your risk for diabetes drops.
One study in the New England Journal of Medicine demonstrated that people on a high-fiber diet (50 grams of fiber per day – the equivalent of 17 slices of whole-grain bread) had a 10% lower level of sugar in their blood compared with those on a moderate-fiber diet (24 grams a day).
What's more, getting plenty of fiber from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables also helps prevent colon cancer.
So stay away from anything that has the words "white" or "enriched" on the packaging. This indicates that the product is highly processed and has been stripped of beneficial nutrients during production.
Of course, as we mentioned last week, if you already have a generally healthy lifestyle, indulging in the occasional "white" version of these foods is fine.
When you go to the grocery store and look for whole-grain products, the No. 1 ingredient should be whole grain or grains, followed by maybe water and salt. That's it. (And watch out for lots of added sugar... even in whole-grain products.)
I personally love seeded, stone-ground wheat breads and sprouted grain breads. But remember to eat any bread in limited quantities.
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Here's to our health, wealth, and a great retirement,
Dr. David Eifrig and the Health & Wealth Bulletin Research Team
October 3, 2025