Physical gold and silver keep outperforming mining stocks by a mile—and there's a real reason behind it. Folks buying actual metals know exactly what they're holding and why. Meanwhile, the stock-market crowd? They're often flying blind on mining companies. Here's the thing: once retail investors catch on to what precious metals buyers have already figured out, the game changes fast. That knowledge gap won't last forever, and when it closes, expect some serious fireworks in how these two markets move.