Silver VS Stocks

Found this chart in the APMEX email. In 10 years, the stock market is down 11%. Silver is up over 300%.
Has anything changed?
Or, will the current over spending by the government, debasing the currency by the fed and search for safety continue. I think the move in metals is only beginning.

stock market performance

This is 6 months old but still illustrates the importance of diversification across asset classes. Gold and Silver are up big for last 5 years. Crude Oil has done nicely too. The S and P 500, not so much.