Current price of silver as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026

At 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time on May 12, 2026, silver stood at $84.53 per ounce. That marks a $1.97 increase from this time yesterday and more than a $51 rise compared with one year ago.

Historical silver performance
Silver isn’t a shortcut to quick wealth. Over extended periods, it lags traditional equities significantly. Since 1921, silver’s value has underperformed the S&P 500 by roughly 96%. In practical terms, an equal investment split between silver and stocks back then would mean the silver portion would be worth something in the realm of 96% less than your stock.