At time of writing, gold has so far posted a +26% return for January, and silver an incredible +66%. On my measures it puts gold for its best monthly gain since the just before the end of the 1970s inflationary period, and for silver it is the best monthly gain ever on my data (which goes back to 1970). This has been matched with enormous traded volumes for ETFs that offer exposure to both metals. I am not a metals expert, and for this reason I approach all research I read on the matter from a neutral position. I have read everything I could get my hands on and the only consensus I have been able to establish is that ... (full story)