iShares Physical Silver ETC (ISLN.L) belongs to the Silver category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ISLN.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ISLN.L
ISLN.L charges 0.20% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Silver category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Physical Silver ETC | 0.19% | 29.20B | Apr 2011 | ISLN.L vs SSLV.L | |
| iShares Physical Silver ETC | 0.20% | 2.12B | Apr 2011 | ISLN.L vs SSLN.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Silver ETC Securities | 0.20% | 270.88M | Apr 2020 | ISLN.L vs XSLR.L | |
| IncomeShares Silver+ Yield ETP | 0.35% | — | Jun 2025 | ISLN.L vs SLVI.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Silver | 0.49% | 1.71B | Apr 2007 | ISLN.L vs PHSP.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ISLN.L
ISLN.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 29. There are 3 ETFs in the Silver category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 36.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Silver Miners UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | 36 | — | May 2022 | ISLN.L vs SILG.L | |
| iShares Physical Silver ETC | 29 | 2.12B | Apr 2011 | ISLN.L vs SSLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Silver | 29 | 1.71B | Apr 2007 | ISLN.L vs PHSP.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Silver ETC Securities | 28 | 270.88M | Apr 2020 | ISLN.L vs XSLR.L | |
| Invesco Physical Silver ETC | 28 | 29.20B | Apr 2011 | ISLN.L vs SSLV.L |
Top Performing ISLN.L Alternatives (YTD)
ISLN.L is at -19.53% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Silver category with higher YTD returns, going as high as -8.89%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Silver Miners UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | -8.89% | — | May 2022 | ISLN.L vs SILG.L | |
| IncomeShares Silver+ Yield ETP | -15.94% | — | Jun 2025 | ISLN.L vs SLVI.L | |
| WisdomTree Silver | -19.14% | 89.87M | Sep 2006 | ISLN.L vs SLVR.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Silver ETC Securities | -19.56% | 270.88M | Apr 2020 | ISLN.L vs XSLR.L | |
| Invesco Physical Silver ETC | -19.56% | 29.20B | Apr 2011 | ISLN.L vs SSLV.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ISLN.L
ISLN.L has 59.51% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Silver category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 53.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Silver Miners UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | 53.26% | — | May 2022 | ISLN.L vs SILG.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Silver | 56.27% | 1.71B | Apr 2007 | ISLN.L vs PHSP.L | |
| iShares Physical Silver ETC | 56.78% | 2.12B | Apr 2011 | ISLN.L vs SSLN.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Silver ETC Securities | 58.20% | 270.88M | Apr 2020 | ISLN.L vs XSLR.L | |
| Invesco Physical Silver ETC | 59.38% | 29.20B | Apr 2011 | ISLN.L vs SSLV.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ISLN.L
ISLN.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -49.68%. There are 5 ETFs in the Silver category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -38.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Silver Miners UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | -38.12% | — | May 2022 | ISLN.L vs SILG.L | |
| IncomeShares Silver+ Yield ETP | -44.57% | — | Jun 2025 | ISLN.L vs SLVI.L | |
| iShares Physical Silver ETC | -48.30% | 2.12B | Apr 2011 | ISLN.L vs SSLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Silver | -48.38% | 1.71B | Apr 2007 | ISLN.L vs PHSP.L | |
| Invesco Physical Silver ETC | -49.65% | 29.20B | Apr 2011 | ISLN.L vs SSLV.L |
Other ETFs from iShares
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Often Compared With ISLN.L
Investors most often compare ISLN.L with SLV, EGLN.L, XAGUSD=X. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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