Silver vs M2 Money Supply
Since 2006, Silver has shown a nominal return of +323.4%, while M2 money supply has grown by +239.6%. When adjusted for M2 money supply expansion, Silver's real return is +24.7%.
Key Insights
Silver has returned +323.4% nominally since 2006, but only +24.7% when adjusted for M2 money supply expansion. This means approximately 92.4% of Silver's price appreciation is due to monetary expansion rather than real value growth.
Performance Summary
Period: May 1, 2006 to June 1, 2026
What This Means
Silver has outperformed M2 money supply expansion, showing positive real returns. While monetary expansion has contributed to price appreciation, Silver has also demonstrated real value growth.
Adjusting stock performance for M2 money supply expansion reveals how much of price appreciation is due to monetary policy versus real value growth. This perspective helps investors understand whether an asset is generating genuine wealth or simply keeping pace with money supply growth.