The Best Silver ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Silver ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 13
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.68%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 6.34%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 62.24%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 39 / 100
The Best Silver ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverage Shares 3x Long Silver ETP Securities | Silver, Leveraged Commodities, Precious Metals | Jun 9, 2022 | 0.75% | -68.66% | — | 0.00% | 34 | ||||||||
| Invesco Physical Silver ETC | Silver, Precious Metals | Apr 13, 2011 | 0.19% | -2.37% | — | 0.00% | 52 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Silver | Silver, Precious Metals | Sep 27, 2006 | 0.49% | 1.99% | — | 0.00% | 52 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Core Physical Silver ETC | Silver, Precious Metals | Aug 13, 2024 | 0.19% | -2.28% | — | 0.00% | 54 |
Best Silver ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Silver ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are SLVO (58) and AGMI (47).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 58 | 383.24M | Apr 2013 | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 47 | 13.14M | May 2024 | |
| abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF | 41 | 5.12B | Jul 2009 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 41 | 999.44M | Jan 2012 | |
| iShares Silver Trust | 41 | 36.82B | Apr 2006 |
Best-Performing Silver ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Silver ETFs is SIVR (19.25%).
Across the lineup, Silver ETFs show an average 1-year return of 62.24% and an average 5-year return of 6.49%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF | 19.25% | 5.12B | Jul 2009 | |
| iShares Silver Trust | 19.02% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | |
| Sprott Physical Silver Trust | 16.65% | — | Oct 2010 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 13.49% | 999.44M | Jan 2012 | |
| ProShares Ultra Silver | 11.78% | 1.87B | Dec 2008 |
Lowest-Cost Silver ETFs
The top Silver ETFs is SIVR (0.30%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.68%, 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% | 5.12B | Jul 2009 | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 0.35% | 13.14M | May 2024 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 0.39% | 999.44M | Jan 2012 | |
| iShares Silver Trust | 0.50% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | |
| Sprott Physical Silver Trust | 0.51% | — | Oct 2010 |
Highest-Yield Silver ETFs
The top Silver ETFs is SLVO (49.12%).
Across the lineup, Silver ETFs show an average dividend yield of 6.34%, 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 | 49.12% | 383.24M | Apr 2013 | |
| Kurv Silver Enhanced Income ETF | 17.82% | 96.83M | Sep 2025 | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 4.58% | 13.14M | May 2024 | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 3.92% | 846.78M | Jan 2025 | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | 2.10% | 4.04B | Nov 2012 |
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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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