Precious Metals Top The Tables

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 by James Owen
According to recent news in the Guardian, "Precious metals were the top performing investment for the second consecutive year during 2010 with their value soaring by 42%, according to Loyds TSB.

The bank says they have topped the tables in four out of the last five years. Their value has surged by 365% during the pat 10 years, nearly double the next best-performing asset during the same period. The steep increase during 2010 was driven by silver, with its value jumping by 80%."