Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (SILJ) 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 SILJ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SILJ
SILJ charges 0.69% annually. There are 8 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 | SILJ vs SIVR | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 0.35% | 10.36M | May 2024 | SILJ vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 0.39% | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | SILJ vs SLVP | |
| iShares Silver Trust | 0.50% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | SILJ vs SLV | |
| Sprott Physical Silver Trust | 0.51% | — | Oct 2010 | SILJ vs PSLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SILJ
SILJ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 35. There are 2 ETFs in the Silver category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 43.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 43 | 10.36M | May 2024 | SILJ vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 38 | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | SILJ vs SLVP | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 33 | 141.74M | Feb 2025 | SILJ vs GBUG | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 31 | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | SILJ vs SIL | |
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 29 | 411.17M | Apr 2013 | SILJ vs SLVO |
Top Performing SILJ Alternatives (YTD)
SILJ is at -10.77% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Silver category with higher YTD returns, going as high as -5.97%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | -5.97% | 411.17M | Apr 2013 | SILJ vs SLVO | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | -8.51% | 10.36M | May 2024 | SILJ vs AGMI | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | -10.96% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | SILJ vs SIL | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | -12.53% | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | SILJ vs SLVP | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | -13.01% | 641.30M | Jan 2025 | SILJ vs SLVR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SILJ
SILJ has 57.76% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Silver category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 32.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 32.81% | 411.17M | Apr 2013 | SILJ vs SLVO | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 50.86% | 141.74M | Feb 2025 | SILJ vs GBUG | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 52.32% | 10.36M | May 2024 | SILJ vs AGMI | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 52.93% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | SILJ vs SIL | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 55.80% | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | SILJ vs SLVP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SILJ
SILJ has a 1-year max drawdown of -39.28%. There are 5 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 | SILJ vs SLVO | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | -34.40% | 10.36M | May 2024 | SILJ vs AGMI | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | -36.90% | 141.74M | Feb 2025 | SILJ vs GBUG | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | -37.20% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | SILJ vs SIL | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | -38.06% | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | SILJ vs SLVP |
Other ETFs from Amplify
The 10 most viewed Amplify ETFs shown here include DIVO, QDVO, IDVO and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $7B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | Derivative Income | 69 | 7.22% | 7.30B | Dec 2016 | SILJ vs DIVO | |
| Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF | Derivative Income | 55 | 8.19% | 728.58M | Aug 2024 | SILJ vs QDVO | |
| Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income... | Derivative Income, Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 76 | 13.40% | 1.30B | Sep 2022 | SILJ vs IDVO | |
| Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF | Blockchain, Technology Equities | 12 | 7.03% | 1.14B | Jan 2018 | SILJ vs BLOK | |
| Amplify AI Powered Equity ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | 10.54% | 121.92M | Oct 2017 | SILJ vs AIEQ | |
| Amplify Cybersecurity ETF | Technology Equities, Cybersecurity | 39 | 35.97% | 2.70B | Nov 2014 | SILJ vs HACK | |
| Amplify CEF High Income ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 41 | 6.13% | 722.43M | Jun 2012 | SILJ vs YYY | |
| Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF | Commodities | 99 | 995.07% | 22.86M | May 2023 | SILJ vs BWET | |
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | 53 | 3.55% | 118.16M | Jun 2018 | SILJ vs BATT | |
| Amplify Bitcoin Max Income Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 1 | -27.47% | 10.70M | Apr 2025 | SILJ vs BAGY |
Often Compared With SILJ
Investors most often compare SILJ with GDXJ, AGQ, SLVR.L. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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