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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Physical Silver ETC, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
iShares Physical Silver ETC (ISLN.L) has returned 2.95% so far this year and 117.12% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ISLN.L has achieved an annualized return of 17.06%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.
iShares Physical Silver ETC
- 1D
- 3.74%
- 1M
- -20.91%
- YTD
- 2.95%
- 6M
- 59.13%
- 1Y
- 117.12%
- 3Y*
- 45.01%
- 5Y*
- 24.17%
- 10Y*
- 17.06%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 12, 2011, ISLN.L's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Jul 2020 with a return of +32.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -27.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ISLN.L closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 3, 2026 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst single day was Feb 2, 2026 at -17.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31.31% | -0.88% | -20.91% | 2.95% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 8.94% | -1.42% | 9.31% | -3.41% | 0.63% | 9.12% | 1.76% | 7.57% | 17.51% | 4.85% | 14.61% | 28.63% | 147.59% |
| 2024 | -2.70% | -2.48% | 9.97% | 6.47% | 14.72% | -3.59% | -1.82% | 0.61% | 7.62% | 5.01% | -5.99% | -6.07% | 21.12% |
| 2023 | -0.87% | -12.15% | 15.35% | 3.72% | -5.51% | -3.56% | 9.10% | -1.18% | -8.52% | 2.34% | 9.91% | -5.78% | -0.77% |
| 2022 | -3.03% | 8.74% | 2.54% | -7.95% | -5.66% | -6.00% | -1.03% | -10.33% | 6.29% | -0.55% | 13.35% | 10.16% | 3.39% |
| 2021 | 2.47% | -2.82% | -7.84% | 6.79% | 7.31% | -6.62% | -1.75% | -6.58% | -7.08% | 7.62% | -4.26% | 0.99% | -12.85% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Physical Silver ETC has an annualized alpha of 5.17%, beta of 0.21, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 13, 2011.
- This ETF participated in 78.79% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 53.25% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.21 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.01 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 5.17%
- Beta
- 0.21
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 53.25%
- Downside Capture
- 78.79%
Expense Ratio
ISLN.L has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ISLN.L ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Physical Silver ETC (ISLN.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ISLN.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.16 | 0.90 | +1.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.44 | 1.39 | +1.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.21 | +0.18 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.90 | 1.40 | +1.50 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.05 | 6.61 | +2.44 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore ISLN.L risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Physical Silver ETC. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares Physical Silver ETC was 76.63%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 1407 trading sessions.
The current iShares Physical Silver ETC drawdown is 35.20%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -76.63% | May 3, 2011 | 2119 | Mar 18, 2020 | 1407 | Oct 15, 2025 | 3526 |
| -40.67% | Jan 29, 2026 | 41 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -13.47% | Oct 17, 2025 | 7 | Oct 27, 2025 | 24 | Nov 28, 2025 | 31 |
| -6.06% | Dec 31, 2025 | 1 | Dec 31, 2025 | 2 | Jan 5, 2026 | 3 |
| -5.98% | Jan 7, 2026 | 2 | Jan 8, 2026 | 2 | Jan 12, 2026 | 4 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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