| Ticker / Fund Name |
Issuer |
Segment |
AUM |
Expense Ratio |
3-Mo TR |
Div. Yield (TTM) |
Annual Payout |
5Y Div Growth |
Div Streak |
Action |
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BlackRock, Inc. |
Silver (commodity) |
$28.64B |
0.50% |
-8.5% |
0.00% |
- |
- |
- |
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Sprott |
Silver (commodity) |
$10.56B |
0.58% |
-15.2% |
0.00% |
- |
- |
- |
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SIV
Aberdeen Standard Physical Silver Shares ETF
|
Abrdn Plc |
Silver (commodity) |
$3.93B |
0.30% |
-8.5% |
0.00% |
- |
- |
- |
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Data as of November 2026. Ranked by AUM. This list was compiled by the Snowball Analytics team from publicly available sources. It may be incomplete, and figures may be delayed or contain errors; check them against the fund’s or company’s own documents. Inclusion in the list is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. This list is general information, not personalised to your circumstances. Snowball Analytics is a portfolio tracking tool, not a broker-dealer or investment adviser. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.
Understanding Silver ETFs: Physical Vaulting & Dual-Demand Drivers
Silver ETFs offer liquid access to silver bullion without requiring physical vault storage or insurance. Unlike gold, silver carries a unique dual-demand profile: functioning both as a monetary store of value and as an irreplaceable industrial conductor in solar panels and electric vehicles.
Core Strategies & Segment Breakdowns
Physically Vaulted Bullion Trusts
Market benchmarks like SLV and SIVR holding allocated physical London Good Delivery silver bars in secure bank vaults.
Industrial Green Energy Demand
Silver is critical for photovoltaic solar cells, electronics, and power grid switches, tying demand directly to clean energy growth.
Monetary & Inflation Hedge
Historical role as an alternative store of value alongside gold.
How to Evaluate Silver ETFs (Investor Checklist)
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Verify Physical Custody and Audits: Confirm that bullion trusts publish daily bar lists with serial numbers and conduct independent bi-annual physical vault audits.
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Understand Higher Volatility vs Gold: Silver has a smaller market capitalization and higher industrial beta, causing it to exhibit nearly double the price volatility of gold.
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Note Collectibles Tax Classification: In the US, physical precious metal ETFs are categorized as collectibles, subject to a maximum 28% long-term capital gains tax rate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Silver ETFs
How does SLV store its physical silver bullion?
The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) holds physical 1,000-ounce silver bars in allocated London vaults (primarily JPMorgan Chase), publishing serial numbers and bar lists daily.
Why is silver more volatile than gold?
Silver has a much smaller market size and derives over 50% of its annual demand from cyclical industrial manufacturing (solar, electronics), magnifying price swings.
Which Silver ETFs currently have the highest AUM?
In this category, iShares Silver Trust (SLV) leads with over $28.64B in Assets Under Management, offered by BlackRock, Inc..
What is the gold-to-silver ratio and why does it matter?
The gold-to-silver ratio measures how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold; ratios above 80 are often read as silver looking cheap relative to gold, though the ratio is not a reliable predictor of returns.
How can I track my Silver ETFs with Snowball Analytics?
Snowball Analytics connects directly to your brokerage accounts to automatically track dividend payouts, calculate time-weighted and money-weighted returns (TWR and IRR) against benchmarks, model sector weighting, and monitor risk metrics across all your Silver ETFs holdings in one unified portfolio dashboard.
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