Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) 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 PSLV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PSLV
PSLV charges 0.51% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Silver category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.30%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF | 0.30% | 3.97B | Jul 2009 | PSLV vs SIVR | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 0.35% | 10.36M | May 2024 | PSLV vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 0.39% | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | PSLV vs SLVP | |
| iShares Silver Trust | 0.50% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | PSLV vs SLV | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 0.65% | 641.30M | Jan 2025 | PSLV vs SLVR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PSLV
PSLV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 26. There are 9 ETFs in the Silver category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 45.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 45 | 10.36M | May 2024 | PSLV vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 40 | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | PSLV vs SLVP | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | 38 | 3.22B | Nov 2012 | PSLV vs SILJ | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 35 | 141.74M | Feb 2025 | PSLV vs GBUG | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 32 | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | PSLV vs SIL |
Top Performing PSLV Alternatives (YTD)
PSLV is at -20.30% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Silver category with higher YTD returns, going as high as -4.49%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | -4.49% | 411.17M | Apr 2013 | PSLV vs SLVO | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | -5.99% | 10.36M | May 2024 | PSLV vs AGMI | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | -8.35% | 3.22B | Nov 2012 | PSLV vs SILJ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | -9.44% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | PSLV vs SIL | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | -10.53% | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | PSLV vs SLVP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PSLV
PSLV has 60.82% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Silver category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 32.78%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 32.78% | 411.17M | Apr 2013 | PSLV vs SLVO | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 50.80% | 141.74M | Feb 2025 | PSLV vs GBUG | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 52.28% | 10.36M | May 2024 | PSLV vs AGMI | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 52.84% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | PSLV vs SIL | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 55.72% | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | PSLV vs SLVP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PSLV
PSLV has a 1-year max drawdown of -50.17%. There are 7 ETFs in the Silver category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -21.39%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | -21.39% | 411.17M | Apr 2013 | PSLV vs SLVO | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | -34.40% | 10.36M | May 2024 | PSLV vs AGMI | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | -36.90% | 141.74M | Feb 2025 | PSLV vs GBUG | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | -37.20% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | PSLV vs SIL | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | -38.06% | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | PSLV vs SLVP |
Other ETFs from Sprott
The 10 most viewed Sprott ETFs shown here include URNM, COPP, SETM and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | Uranium | 15 | -6.01% | 1.91B | Dec 2019 | PSLV vs URNM | |
| Sprott Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 54 | 10.46% | 266.77M | Mar 2024 | PSLV vs COPP | |
| Sprott Critical Materials ETF | Materials, Commodity Producers Equities | 47 | 4.39% | 563.27M | Feb 2023 | PSLV vs SETM | |
| Sprott Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 26 | -11.81% | 554.39M | Jul 2014 | PSLV vs SGDM | |
| Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 54 | 2.55% | 146.50M | Feb 2023 | PSLV vs COPJ | |
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 38 | -9.88% | 279.82M | Mar 2015 | PSLV vs SGDJ | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | Uranium | 16 | -8.37% | 330.89M | Feb 2023 | PSLV vs URNJ | |
| Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust | Precious Metals, Commodities | 12 | -21.67% | — | Dec 2012 | PSLV vs SPPP | |
| Sprott Lithium Miners ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | 46 | -6.95% | 41.19M | Feb 2023 | PSLV vs LITP | |
| Sprott Active Metals & Miners ETF | Natural Resources | — | -0.08% | 83.69M | Sep 2025 | PSLV vs METL |
Often Compared With PSLV
Investors most often compare PSLV with SVR.TO, AG, GLD. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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