SIVR vs. MAG

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

SIVR (abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF) is Silver fund tracking the LBMA Silver Price ($/ozt), while MAG (MAG Silver Corp.) is a stock. At a 0.40 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

SIVR vs. MAG - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) and MAG Silver Corp. (MAG). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

SIVR

• 1D: -5.41%
• 1M: -18.43%
• YTD: -13.39%
• 6M: -13.95%
• 1Y: 69.45%
• 3Y*: 39.67%
• 5Y*: 18.54%
• 10Y*: 12.91%

MAG

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

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

SIVR vs. MAG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SIVR abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF	-13.39%	145.34%	21.08%	-0.91%	2.59%	-12.33%	47.52%	15.17%	-8.96%	5.97%
MAG MAG Silver Corp.	0.00%	85.31%	30.64%	-33.40%	-0.26%	-23.64%	73.31%	62.19%	-40.94%	12.06%

Correlation

The correlation between SIVR and MAG is 0.18, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.18
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.53
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.60
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.61
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 24, 2009	0.40

Over the past year, the correlation between SIVR and MAG has dropped to 0.18 - well below their long-term average of 0.40, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Return for Risk

SIVR vs. MAG — Risk / Return Rank

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

SIVR

SIVR Risk / Return Rank: 32
SIVR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 33
SIVR Sortino Ratio Rank: 30
SIVR Omega Ratio Rank: 40
SIVR Calmar Ratio Rank: 31
SIVR Martin Ratio Rank: 25

MAG

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

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.

SIVR vs. MAG - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) and MAG Silver Corp. (MAG). 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.

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	MAG	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.16	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.55	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.25	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.48	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	3.18	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SIVR	MAG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-75.85%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-47.16%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-47.16%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-47.16%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-47.16%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-47.16%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-47.83%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	21.88%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SIVR	MAG	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	14.32%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	59.26%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	60.27%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	36.61%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	32.12%	—	—

Dividends

SIVR vs. MAG - Dividend Comparison

Neither SIVR nor MAG has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025
MAG MAG Silver Corp.	0.59%	2.14%
SIVR abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SIVR and MAG in my portfolio?

SIVR and MAG have a correlation of 0.18, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.