The Best Silver ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Silver ETFs.
Silver ETFs and funds provide exposure to the price of silver, either through physically-backed holdings of silver bullion, silver futures contracts, or equities of silver mining companies. As a precious metal, silver is valued both as a monetary asset and for its industrial applications in electronics, solar panels, and medical devices, giving it hybrid characteristics of a store of value and an industrial commodity.
- Number of ETFs
- 14
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.71%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 8.47%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 48.59%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 33 / 100
The Best Silver ETFs
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Best Silver ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Silver ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are AGMI (45) and SLVP (40).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 45 | 10.55M | May 2024 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 40 | 833.77M | Jan 2012 | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | 40 | 3.79B | Nov 2012 | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 35 | 4.26B | Apr 2010 | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 34 | 650.36M | Jan 2025 |
Best-Performing Silver ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Silver ETFs is SIVR (17.36%).
Across the lineup, Silver ETFs show an average 1-year return of 48.59% and an average 5-year return of 6.47%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF | 17.36% | 3.92B | Jul 2009 | |
| iShares Silver Trust | 17.12% | 28.04B | Apr 2006 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 16.27% | 833.77M | Jan 2012 | |
| Sprott Physical Silver Trust | 15.09% | — | Oct 2010 | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 13.97% | 4.26B | Apr 2010 |
Lowest-Cost Silver ETFs
The top Silver ETFs is SIVR (0.30%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.71%, Silver ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF | 0.30% | 3.92B | Jul 2009 | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 0.35% | 10.55M | May 2024 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 0.39% | 833.77M | Jan 2012 | |
| iShares Silver Trust | 0.50% | 28.04B | Apr 2006 | |
| Sprott Physical Silver Trust | 0.51% | — | Oct 2010 |
Highest-Yield Silver ETFs
The top Silver ETFs is SLVO (69.48%).
Across the lineup, Silver ETFs show an average dividend yield of 8.47%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 69.48% | 404.05M | Apr 2013 | |
| Kurv Silver Enhanced Income ETF | 23.41% | 96.83M | Sep 2025 | |
| Nicholas Silver Income ETF | 9.74% | 3.06M | Feb 2026 | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 4.60% | 10.55M | May 2024 | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 4.06% | 650.36M | Jan 2025 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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