Here's how silver's price has changed in 2026 (and what investors should consider now)

MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money Here's how silver's price has changed in 2026 (and what investors should consider now) We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance. Read Full Bio Matt Richardson April 3, 2026 / 11:42 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The price of silver has been on a rollercoaster ride so far in 2026, with no signs of easing anytime soon. Dragon Claws/Getty Images The price of gold has changed so remarkably and so consistently for so many months that investors and beginners to the precious metal space may have missed substantial movement elsewhere. The price of silver, for example, has surged past multiple records over the past year, providing a cost-effective alternative for those who can't afford to get started with gold right now. But the price of the metal is also more volatile than gold tends to be (one of the critical differences between the two), and that's clearly been seen in the first quarter of 2026.With a new month starting, and a high need for the protection and portfolio diversification silver can provide, investors may find it helpful to review silver's recent performance. By understanding how the price has evolved, beginners and those already with silver holdings can better decide on their next moves, or if they'd be better served pausing. Below, we'll detail the silver price changes so far to know in 2026, as well as what investors should consider following these developments.Start protecting your portfolio with a silver investment now.How silver's price has changed so far in 2...