In 2025, a surprising trend emerged in the market where precious metals outperformed even the most celebrated AI stocks on Wall Street. Gold saw a 70% increase, the most significant annual performance since 1979. Silver surged 147%, its best year since 1978, and platinum jumped nearly 150%, a record high. In comparison, top tech stocks like Alphabet Inc. were up 66%, Broadcom Inc. 51%, and Nvidia Corp. 41%. This shift signifies a once-in-a-generation metals run, with silver and platinum showing remarkable growth as investors sought "cheaper" exposure. This shift in the market dynamics, with precious metals leading over tech giants, has been an unexpected but revealing turn of events in 2025.