(SLV) Silver Trust - NYSE

ETF Category: Commodities Focused | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 35.081m USD | Total Return: 78.9% in 12m

Silver Bullion, Precious Metals
Total Rating 65
Safety 59
Buy Signal -0.39
Commodities Focused
Category Rotation: -9.9
TER: 0.50%
AUM: 35.1B
Avg Turnover: 1.28B
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility48.2%
VaR 5th Pctl8.39%
VaR vs Median-3.39%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.22
Rel. Str. IBD68.2
Rel. Str. Peer Group80.4
Character TTM
Beta1.093
Beta Downside1.103
Hurst Exponent0.497
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD45.40%
CAGR/Max DD0.95
CAGR/Mean DD4.45

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: SLV Silver Trust

The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is a passive exchange-traded fund designed to track the spot price of silver bullion. Unlike actively managed funds, the Trust does not trade futures or use derivative strategies to hedge against market volatility or seek alpha; it simply holds physical silver in secure vaults to mirror price fluctuations.

Silver serves a dual role as both a precious metal for investment and a vital industrial commodity. It is a critical component in the manufacturing of solar panels and electronic devices due to its high electrical and thermal conductivity. As a commodity-focused ETF, SLV provides investors with exposure to this metal without the logistical challenges of physical storage or transportation. Examining historical price trends on ValueRay can help clarify how silver performs during different economic cycles.

Launched in 2006, the Trust is structured as a grantor trust, meaning investors own a fractional interest in the silver held by the custodian. This model ensures that the funds market capitalization remains closely tied to the underlying value of its physical inventory and the prevailing market price of silver.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Industrial demand from solar and electronics sectors drives physical silver consumption
  • Federal Reserve interest rate policy shifts influence silvers investment appeal
  • Global geopolitical instability increases demand for silver as a safe-haven asset
  • Physical silver vault holdings and storage costs impact net asset value
  • US dollar strength inversely correlates with silver spot price performance
What is the price of SLV shares?

As of June 20, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 59.51 with a total of 28,928,200 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.15%, over one month by -14.91%, over three months by -13.38% and over the past year by +78.87%.

Is SLV a buy, sell or hold?

Silver Trust has no consensus analysts rating.