In this investing video, Owain Bennallack makes a case for silver being better than gold — or at least more useful (so runners-up at Sochi needn’t be too disappointed not to come top of the podium!). While silver is only up around 3% in 2014 so far, shares in Fresnillo (LSE: FRES) have soared by 20%, while BHP Billiton (LSE: BLT) (NYSE: BBL.US) may well provide decent alternative exposure to the precious metal.
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(Video) Buy Into Silver With Fresnillo Plc And BHP Billiton Plc
One Fool puts Fresnillo Plc (LON:FRES) and BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT) under the spotlight.
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