Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) 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 SIL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SIL
SIL charges 0.65% annually. There are 5 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% | 3.90B | Jul 2009 | SIL vs SIVR | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 0.35% | 10.47M | May 2024 | SIL vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 0.39% | 775.29M | Jan 2012 | SIL vs SLVP | |
| iShares Silver Trust | 0.50% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | SIL vs SLV | |
| Sprott Physical Silver Trust | 0.51% | — | Oct 2010 | SIL vs PSLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SIL
SIL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 41. There are 4 ETFs in the Silver category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 55.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 55 | 10.47M | May 2024 | SIL vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 50 | 775.29M | Jan 2012 | SIL vs SLVP | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | 45 | 3.28B | Nov 2012 | SIL vs SILJ | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 45 | 141.51M | Feb 2025 | SIL vs GBUG | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 40 | 609.40M | Jan 2025 | SIL vs SLVR |
Top Performing SIL Alternatives (YTD)
SIL is at -11.58% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Silver category with higher YTD returns, going as high as -4.64%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | -4.64% | 391.81M | Apr 2013 | SIL vs SLVO | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | -7.42% | 10.47M | May 2024 | SIL vs AGMI | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | -11.43% | 141.51M | Feb 2025 | SIL vs GBUG | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | -12.94% | 3.28B | Nov 2012 | SIL vs SILJ | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | -12.97% | 775.29M | Jan 2012 | SIL vs SLVP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SIL
SIL has 53.41% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Silver category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 33.46%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 33.46% | 391.81M | Apr 2013 | SIL vs SLVO | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 51.46% | 141.51M | Feb 2025 | SIL vs GBUG | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 52.89% | 10.47M | May 2024 | SIL vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 56.38% | 775.29M | Jan 2012 | SIL vs SLVP | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | 58.44% | 3.28B | Nov 2012 | SIL vs SILJ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SIL
SIL has a 1-year max drawdown of -39.41%. There are 4 ETFs in the Silver category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -22.21%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | -22.21% | 391.81M | Apr 2013 | SIL vs SLVO | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | -35.67% | 10.47M | May 2024 | SIL vs AGMI | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | -37.35% | 141.51M | Feb 2025 | SIL vs GBUG | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | -38.97% | 775.29M | Jan 2012 | SIL vs SLVP | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | -41.12% | 3.28B | Nov 2012 | SIL vs SILJ |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $15B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 83 | 7.67% | 8.09B | Dec 2013 | SIL vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 14 | -2.06% | 7.00B | Sep 2023 | SIL vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Artificial Intelligence, Technology Equities | 45 | 15.79% | 10.34B | May 2018 | SIL vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 14 | -8.57% | 5.45B | Nov 2010 | SIL vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 76 | 10.22% | 7.34B | Apr 2010 | SIL vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Technology Equities | 16 | -2.74% | 3.31B | Sep 2016 | SIL vs BOTZ | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 93 | 8.05% | 3.24B | Jun 2013 | SIL vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 74 | 30.53% | 2.30B | Oct 2020 | SIL vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Infrastructure Equities, Industrials Equities | 52 | 18.14% | 14.54B | Mar 2017 | SIL vs PAVE | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 63 | 8.19% | 1.21B | Jun 2011 | SIL vs SDIV |
Often Compared With SIL
Investors most often compare SIL with SILG.L, SLVR.L, SILV. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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