You never know, it looks there is some more downside to go. Mutual funds, 401k's, and other investment houses will probably be booking any gains they can to show profits for 2011. The after waves will only result in a couple of percent age point gains. The world is different today then the time when the Hunt Brothers manipulated the market. The average citizen of any sovereign nation can have quick electronic access to the physical product. People across the planet are still in unsure mode. The current situation in the EU could point to aleast price stabilty by the end of 4Q 2011. If the EU situation does not improve then Au and Sl both get a bump up. Fiat currencies are nothing more than a confidence game.