Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF (SLVR) 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 SLVR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SLVR
SLVR charges 0.65% annually. There are 4 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% | 5.12B | Jul 2009 | SLVR vs SIVR | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 0.35% | 13.14M | May 2024 | SLVR vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 0.39% | 999.44M | Jan 2012 | SLVR vs SLVP | |
| iShares Silver Trust | 0.50% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | SLVR vs SLV | |
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 0.65% | 383.24M | Apr 2013 | SLVR vs SLVO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SLVR
SLVR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 60. There are 4 ETFs in the Silver category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 70.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 70 | 383.24M | Apr 2013 | SLVR vs SLVO | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 67 | 13.14M | May 2024 | SLVR vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 65 | 999.44M | Jan 2012 | SLVR vs SLVP | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | 63 | 4.04B | Nov 2012 | SLVR vs SILJ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 57 | 5.22B | Apr 2010 | SLVR vs SIL |
Top Performing SLVR Alternatives (YTD)
SLVR is at 12.97% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Silver category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 14.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 14.83% | 383.24M | Apr 2013 | SLVR vs SLVO | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 12.96% | 13.14M | May 2024 | SLVR vs AGMI | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | 12.50% | 4.04B | Nov 2012 | SLVR vs SILJ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 10.23% | 5.22B | Apr 2010 | SLVR vs SIL | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 7.79% | 999.44M | Jan 2012 | SLVR vs SLVP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SLVR
SLVR has 61.64% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Silver category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 29.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 29.59% | 383.24M | Apr 2013 | SLVR vs SLVO | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 47.75% | 166.17M | Feb 2025 | SLVR vs GBUG | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 48.86% | 13.14M | May 2024 | SLVR vs AGMI | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 50.12% | 5.22B | Apr 2010 | SLVR vs SIL | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 53.09% | 999.44M | Jan 2012 | SLVR vs SLVP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SLVR
SLVR has a 1-year max drawdown of -38.60%. There are 6 ETFs in the Silver category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -17.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | -17.23% | 383.24M | Apr 2013 | SLVR vs SLVO | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | -32.10% | 166.17M | Feb 2025 | SLVR vs GBUG | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | -32.91% | 5.22B | Apr 2010 | SLVR vs SIL | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | -33.26% | 13.14M | May 2024 | SLVR vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | -33.57% | 999.44M | Jan 2012 | SLVR vs SLVP |
Other ETFs from Sprott
The 10 most viewed Sprott ETFs shown here include COPP, SETM, SGDM and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $676M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Copper Miners ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 75 | 31.28% | 319.79M | Mar 2024 | SLVR vs COPP | |
| Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF | Energy Equities | 86 | 32.64% | 675.78M | Feb 2023 | SLVR vs SETM | |
| Sprott Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 39 | 4.39% | 671.08M | Jul 2014 | SLVR vs SGDM | |
| Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 79 | 20.64% | 175.88M | Feb 2023 | SLVR vs COPJ | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 39 | 18.77% | 418.60M | Feb 2023 | SLVR vs URNJ | |
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 48 | 5.59% | 322.34M | Mar 2015 | SLVR vs SGDJ | |
| Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust | Precious Metals, Commodities | 26 | -10.69% | — | Dec 2012 | SLVR vs SPPP | |
| Sprott Lithium Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 90 | 35.27% | 62.99M | Feb 2023 | SLVR vs LITP | |
| Sprott Active Metals & Miners ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | — | 23.02% | 100.17M | Sep 2025 | SLVR vs METL | |
| Sprott Nickel Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 30 | 0.32% | 70.87M | Mar 2023 | SLVR vs NIKL |
Often Compared With SLVR
Investors most often compare SLVR with PSLV, GDX, EWY. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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