DV.V vs. SLV

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

DV.V (Dolly Varden Silver Corp) is a stock, while SLV (iShares Silver Trust) is Silver fund tracking the LBMA Silver Price. At a 0.27 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

DV.V vs. SLV - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Dolly Varden Silver Corp (DV.V) and iShares Silver Trust (SLV). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

DV.V is traded in CAD, while SLV is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the SLV values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

DV.V

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SLV

• 1D: -2.22%
• 1M: 2.41%
• YTD: 4.09%
• 6M: 24.28%
• 1Y: 113.31%
• 3Y*: 46.75%
• 5Y*: 24.21%
• 10Y*: 16.38%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DV.V vs. SLV - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
DV.V Dolly Varden Silver Corp	-38.00%	56.25%	10.34%	-3.33%	42.86%	-31.52%	187.50%	-34.69%	-30.99%	18.33%
SLV iShares Silver Trust	4.09%	133.44%	31.28%	-3.27%	9.67%	-13.25%	44.81%	9.23%	-1.49%	-0.91%

Correlation

The correlation between DV.V and SLV is 0.56, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.56
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.47
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.42
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.36
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 15, 2012	0.27

Over the past year, DV.V and SLV have become more correlated (0.56) than their long-term average of 0.27, meaning their price movements have been converging.

Return for Risk

DV.V vs. SLV — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

SLV

SLV Risk / Return Rank: 47
SLV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 54
SLV Sortino Ratio Rank: 40
SLV Omega Ratio Rank: 56
SLV Calmar Ratio Rank: 52
SLV Martin Ratio Rank: 36

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

DV.V vs. SLV - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dolly Varden Silver Corp (DV.V) and iShares Silver Trust (SLV). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	DV.V	SLV	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.98	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.71	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.54	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.37	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	DV.V	SLV	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-63.77%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-41.16%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-41.16%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-41.16%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-41.16%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-35.72%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-37.11%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	19.21%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DV.V	SLV	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	16.22%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	56.91%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	57.61%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	34.33%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	30.20%	—

Dividends

DV.V vs. SLV - Dividend Comparison

Neither DV.V nor SLV has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DV.V and SLV in my portfolio?

DV.V and SLV have a correlation of 0.56, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.