Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) Alternatives
Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) belongs to the Precious Metals category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SIL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SIL
SIL charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SIL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | Jun 15, 2021 | SIL vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2018 | SIL vs GLDM | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | Jun 30, 2022 | SIL vs FGDL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | Aug 31, 2017 | SIL vs BAR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | Sep 9, 2009 | SIL vs SGOL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SIL
Among ETFs in the Precious Metals category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF | 95 | Nov 28, 2012 | SIL vs SILJ | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 95 | May 2, 2024 | SIL vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Jan 31, 2012 | SIL vs SLVP | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 93 | Jan 14, 2025 | SIL vs SLVR | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 92 | Feb 19, 2025 | SIL vs GBUG |
Top Performing SIL Alternatives (YTD)
SIL alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 8.63% | Jun 15, 2021 | SIL vs IAUM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 8.62% | Sep 9, 2009 | SIL vs SGOL | |
| iShares Gold Trust | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | SIL vs IAU | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | 8.61% | May 16, 2014 | SIL vs OUNZ | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 8.57% | Aug 31, 2017 | SIL vs BAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SIL
SIL alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | 13.84% | Jan 29, 2013 | SIL vs GLDI | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 23.75% | Mar 2, 2021 | SIL vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 27.49% | Jul 26, 2018 | SIL vs AAAU | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 27.51% | Jun 15, 2021 | SIL vs IAUM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 27.51% | Sep 9, 2009 | SIL vs SGOL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SIL
SIL alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | -13.73% | Jan 29, 2013 | SIL vs GLDI | |
| Credit Suisse X-Links Silver Shares Covered Call E... | -17.23% | Apr 17, 2013 | SIL vs SLVO | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -17.56% | Mar 2, 2021 | SIL vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | -19.13% | Jul 26, 2018 | SIL vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | -19.14% | Sep 9, 2009 | SIL vs SGOL |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | SIL vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | SIL vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | SIL vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | SIL vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | SIL vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | SIL vs BOTZ | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | SIL vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | SIL vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | SIL vs DAX | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Utilities Equities | 87 | 6.32% | Mar 6, 2017 | SIL vs PAVE |
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