(SLV) Silver Trust - NYSE
ETF Category: Commodities Focused | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 35.081m USD | Total Return: 78.9% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 1.28B
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
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.
- 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
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%.
Silver Trust has no consensus analysts rating.