Gold vs silver: Can silver once again trump gold to emerge as the precious metal of the year? by Live mint | February 12, 2026 4:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News Gold and silver performance predictions are mixed, with silver excelling in 2025 but analysts expecting gold to lead in 2026. The gold-silver ratio indicates a buying opportunity for silver when above 80, while a ratio below 40 favors gold.