abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) 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 SIVR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SIVR
SIVR charges 0.30% annually. No ETFs in the Silver category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 0.35% | 10.36M | May 2024 | SIVR vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 0.39% | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | SIVR vs SLVP | |
| iShares Silver Trust | 0.50% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | SIVR vs SLV | |
| Sprott Physical Silver Trust | 0.51% | — | Oct 2010 | SIVR vs PSLV | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 0.65% | 641.30M | Jan 2025 | SIVR vs SLVR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SIVR
SIVR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 29. There are 7 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 | SIVR vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 40 | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | SIVR vs SLVP | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | 38 | 3.22B | Nov 2012 | SIVR vs SILJ | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 35 | 141.74M | Feb 2025 | SIVR vs GBUG | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 32 | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | SIVR vs SIL |
Top Performing SIVR Alternatives (YTD)
SIVR is at -17.37% YTD. There are 7 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 | SIVR vs SLVO | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | -5.99% | 10.36M | May 2024 | SIVR vs AGMI | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | -8.35% | 3.22B | Nov 2012 | SIVR vs SILJ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | -9.44% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | SIVR vs SIL | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | -10.53% | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | SIVR vs SLVP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SIVR
SIVR has 60.96% 1-year volatility. There are 7 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 | SIVR vs SLVO | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 50.80% | 141.74M | Feb 2025 | SIVR vs GBUG | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 52.28% | 10.36M | May 2024 | SIVR vs AGMI | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 52.84% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | SIVR vs SIL | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 55.72% | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | SIVR vs SLVP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SIVR
SIVR has a 1-year max drawdown of -50.92%. There are 8 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 | SIVR vs SLVO | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | -34.40% | 10.36M | May 2024 | SIVR vs AGMI | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | -36.90% | 141.74M | Feb 2025 | SIVR vs GBUG | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | -37.20% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | SIVR vs SIL | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | -38.06% | 819.95M | Jan 2012 | SIVR vs SLVP |
Other ETFs from abrdn
The 6 most viewed abrdn ETFs shown here include SGOL, GLTR, PPLT and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $7B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -6.01% | 6.81B | Sep 2009 | SIVR vs SGOL | |
| abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF | Precious Metals | 24 | -11.18% | 2.48B | Oct 2010 | SIVR vs GLTR | |
| abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | Precious Metals, Metals | 17 | -20.72% | 1.84B | Jan 2010 | SIVR vs PPLT | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | Municipal Bonds | — | 1.42% | 53.16M | Oct 2025 | SIVR vs AMUN | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 78 | 25.48% | 356.48M | Feb 2025 | SIVR vs AGEM | |
| abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | — | 4.17% | 78.74M | Oct 2025 | SIVR vs ASCI |
Often Compared With SIVR
Investors most often compare SIVR with PSLV.TO, GLDM, AGQ. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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