SPECIAL REPORT: Silver Price Explodes Above $50/oz -- Is It Too Late To Buy In? | Andy Schectman

Oct 14, 2025

In this discussion, guest Andy Schectman, a veteran precious metals dealer and co-founder of Miles Franklin, dives into the recent surge in silver prices. He explains the dynamics of backwardation and the alarming physical shortages driving the market. Andy explores risks with paper claims versus physical metals and warns of a potential run on physical silver. He also highlights the growing demand from both institutional buyers and anxious retail investors, while sharing practical advice on how to navigate this volatile landscape.

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ADVICE

Prepare For Volatility Then Scarcity

Expect short-term forced liquidations and volatility but prepare for physical scarcity to dominate once forced selling ends.
Andy projects sustaining higher silver prices and a potential structural reset that could reprice silver dramatically.

INSIGHT

Backwardation Widens Dealer Spreads

Backwardation creates a wide spread between spot and futures, making hedging difficult and forcing dealers to widen buy-sell spreads.
Premiums on retail coins like Silver Eagles are already jumping significantly due to this market strain.

ANECDOTE

Miles Franklin Loaded Inventory Ahead Of Squeeze

Andy says Miles Franklin prepositioned inventory aggressively when premiums were low and loaded up before the recent squeeze.
He emphasizes reinvesting profits into inventory rather than distributing to outside investors to stay long metal.

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TO BUY SILVER & GOLD, contact Andy's firm at info@milesfranklin.comWith silver having just exploded above $50/oz, many of you have reached out to me asking about what’s driving the surge & if there’s still time to join the party.So I invited precious metals expert Andy Schectman on for a livestream this morning to discuss to all things silver.To listen to the replay of the livestream, click here or on the video below.FYI: if you’re looking to purchase bullion online, Thoughtful Money recommends Miles Franklin, co-founded, owned and operated by Andy. The firm has been in operation since 1989, and is a full-service precious metals broker with a mission to educate the masses on the benefits & principles of sound money and deliver fair pricing.Given the important of the partnership between Thoughtful Money and his firm, Andy himself has offered to give Thoughtful Money followers the “white glove” treatment. So if you’re interested in learning more about their services, email them directly at info@milesfranklin.com and Andy or one of his lieutenants will give you personal attention, answer all your questions and work to get you the products that best meets your needs at the best possible price.#silverprice #silver #goldprice _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It’s important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer’s unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security’s or a firm’s past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2025 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.