- ISIN
- US0032641088
- CUSIP
- 003264108
- Issuer
- abrdn
- Inception Date
- Jul 24, 2009
- Category
- Silver, Precious Metals
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- LBMA Silver Price ($/ozt)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Commodity
- Assets Under Management
- $5B
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Performance
SIVR Performance Chart
abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) is down 4.8% since the beginning of the year. SIVR is currently trading at $64 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SIVR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,393.
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Returns By Period
abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) has returned -4.75% so far this year and 86.32% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, SIVR has posted an annualized return of 14.22%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.61%.
abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF
- 1D
- 0.78%
- 1M
- -18.81%
- YTD
- -4.75%
- 6M
- 9.46%
- 1Y
- 86.32%
- 3Y*
- 41.59%
- 5Y*
- 19.07%
- 10Y*
- 14.22%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- -0.93%
- YTD
- 8.56%
- 6M
- 8.85%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
SIVR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 24, 2009, SIVR's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.16%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Jul 2020 with a return of +33.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -28.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, SIVR closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 26, 2025 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -28.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17.09% | 12.70% | -19.77% | -2.21% | 2.51% | -10.25% | -4.75% | ||||||
| 2025 | 8.31% | -0.60% | 9.54% | -4.49% | 1.29% | 9.41% | 1.60% | 8.55% | 17.21% | 3.87% | 16.26% | 25.94% | 145.34% |
| 2024 | -4.00% | -0.69% | 9.67% | 5.71% | 15.45% | -4.20% | -0.65% | -0.22% | 7.79% | 4.94% | -6.28% | -5.78% | 21.08% |
| 2023 | -0.78% | -11.93% | 15.09% | 3.94% | -6.08% | -3.15% | 8.56% | -1.35% | -9.15% | 3.10% | 10.31% | -5.83% | -0.91% |
| 2022 | -3.21% | 8.76% | 1.15% | -8.05% | -5.61% | -5.94% | 0.10% | -11.24% | 5.61% | 0.77% | 15.75% | 7.84% | 2.59% |
| 2021 | 1.64% | -1.23% | -7.95% | 5.80% | 7.93% | -6.57% | -2.38% | -6.22% | -7.33% | 7.67% | -4.56% | 2.00% | -12.33% |
Benchmark Metrics
abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF has an annualized alpha of 8.79%, beta of 0.43, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 24, 2009.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (59.09%) than losses (58.82%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.43 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.05 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 8.79%
- Beta
- 0.43
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 59.09%
- Downside Capture
- 58.82%
Expense Ratio
SIVR has an expense ratio of 0.30%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SIVR ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| SIVR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.42 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.77 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.34 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.90 | 2.53 | -0.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.12 | 11.37 | -7.25 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF was 75.85%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 1400 trading sessions.
The current abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF drawdown is 41.89%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -75.85%Mar 2020 | 8y 10mo | 5y 7mo | 14y 5moApr 2011 - Oct 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -45.33%Jun 2026 | 4mo 12d | — | 4mo 16dJan 2026 - now |
2010 bear market2010 | -21.85%Feb 2010 | 2mo 7d | 3mo 2d | 5mo 9dDec 2009 - May 2010 |
2025 correction2025 | -13.63%Oct 2025 | 10d | 1mo 2d | 1mo 12dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2011 correction2011 | -13.02%Jan 2011 | 22d | 23d | 1mo 15dJan 2011 - Feb 2011 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SIVR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -75.85% | -56.78% | -19.07% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -45.33% | -9.10% | -36.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -45.33% | -18.90% | -26.43% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -45.33% | -25.43% | -19.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.33% | -33.92% | -11.41% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -41.89% | -2.34% | -39.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -47.83% | -10.72% | -37.11% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 20.85% | 2.02% | +18.83% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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