Replies to post #21433 on iShares Silver Trust (SLV)

[Extreme4Reality]

US Dollar Buys MORE now, than 5-years-ago

The value of the US Dollar is rising and can buy more now than it could 5 years ago.

Early 2008 Oil = $150 barrel
Early 2011 Oil = $115 barrel
Current 2013 Oil = $96 barrel

Early 2008 Gasoline = $4.12 gallon national average
Current 2013 Gasoline = $3.50 national average

Early 2008 Copper = $4.20 per pound
Current 2013 Copper = $3.30 per pound

Early 2008 Aluminum = $1.50 per pound
Current 2013 Aluminum = .80 cents per pound

Early 2008 Platinum = $2300 per ounce
Current 2013 Platinum = $1494 per ounce

Early 2008 Wheat = $12 per bushel
Current 2013 Wheat = $8.56 per bushel

Early 2008 Soybeans = $16 per bushel
Current 2013 Soybeans = $15 per bushel

Current 2013 Real Estate Prices Are MUCH lower now than 5 years ago

Silver is in a bubble relative to other assets and commodities and the silver bubble continues to deflate.