Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF (SLVR) Alternatives
Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF (SLVR) 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 SLVR. 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 SLVR
SLVR charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SLVR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | Jun 15, 2021 | SLVR vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2018 | SLVR vs GLDM | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | Jun 30, 2022 | SLVR vs FGDL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | Aug 31, 2017 | SLVR vs BAR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | Sep 9, 2009 | SLVR vs SGOL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SLVR
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 | SLVR vs SILJ | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 95 | May 2, 2024 | SLVR vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Jan 31, 2012 | SLVR vs SLVP | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | SLVR vs SIL | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 92 | Feb 19, 2025 | SLVR vs GBUG |
Top Performing SLVR Alternatives (YTD)
SLVR 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 | SLVR vs IAUM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 8.62% | Sep 9, 2009 | SLVR vs SGOL | |
| iShares Gold Trust | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | SLVR vs IAU | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | 8.61% | May 16, 2014 | SLVR vs OUNZ | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 8.57% | Aug 31, 2017 | SLVR vs BAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SLVR
SLVR 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 | SLVR vs GLDI | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 23.75% | Mar 2, 2021 | SLVR vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 27.49% | Jul 26, 2018 | SLVR vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 27.51% | Sep 9, 2009 | SLVR vs SGOL | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 27.51% | Jun 15, 2021 | SLVR vs IAUM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SLVR
SLVR 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 | SLVR vs GLDI | |
| Credit Suisse X-Links Silver Shares Covered Call E... | -17.23% | Apr 17, 2013 | SLVR vs SLVO | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -17.56% | Mar 2, 2021 | SLVR vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | -19.13% | Jul 26, 2018 | SLVR vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | -19.14% | Sep 9, 2009 | SLVR vs SGOL |
Other ETFs from Sprott
Most popular Sprott ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Copper Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 88 | 2.61% | Mar 4, 2024 | SLVR vs COPP | |
| Sprott Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 8.42% | Jul 15, 2014 | SLVR vs SGDM | |
| Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF | Energy Equities | 96 | 14.27% | Feb 1, 2023 | SLVR vs SETM | |
| Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 95 | -0.81% | Feb 1, 2023 | SLVR vs COPJ | |
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 2.32% | Mar 31, 2015 | SLVR vs SGDJ | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 87 | 16.23% | Feb 1, 2023 | SLVR vs URNJ | |
| Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust | Precious Metals, Commodities | 63 | -7.78% | Dec 19, 2012 | SLVR vs SPPP | |
| Sprott Lithium Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 92 | 10.13% | Feb 1, 2023 | SLVR vs LITP | |
| Sprott Active Metals & Miners ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | — | 6.41% | Sep 9, 2025 | SLVR vs METL | |
| Sprott Nickel Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 86 | 1.78% | Mar 21, 2023 | SLVR vs NIKL |
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