LIMA, OHIO -
More and more investors are turning to silver and gold when it comes to their investment portfolio.
Gold went up about 78 percent between January of 2009 and December of last year while silver skyrocketed by 142 percent over the same period.
Silver stands at around 33 dollars an ounce now, but the experts say keep in mind that it was over fifty dollars back in the 1970's and 80's.
It's that roller coaster effect that has some financial advisors wary about putting a lot of your money into metals.
They say diversifying is a good strategy but keep a close eye on how much your investing in gold and silver.
Backers of gold and silver buying say now is the time to act as the world's production of these metals is much lower than demand.
But those on the other side of the coin say it's volatile nature makes it a much bigger risk than more conventional investments.
