The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) vs Silver (one troy ounce) (SILVER)

Founded in 1837, Procter & Gamble Company (PG) has grown into one of the world’s largest consumer goods manufacturers, generating nearly $85 billion in annual sales. Its portfolio includes many leading brands, with more than 20 producing over $1 billion in global annual revenue each, including Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. International markets account for slightly more than half of the company’s consolidated sales.

Silver priced in U.S. dollars represents the market value of one troy ounce of silver. Silver is both a precious metal and an industrial commodity, used in jewelry, investment products, electronics, solar panels, and other manufacturing applications. Its price is influenced by precious-metals demand, industrial activity, mine supply, investor flows, real interest rates, and the U.S. dollar. Because it has significant industrial uses, silver can be more cyclical and volatile than gold.