SLV — iShares Silver Trust
Commodities Ranked #62 of 120 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
Overview
The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) operates within the Commodities category, where ETFValuer tracks a total of 5 funds. Issued by iShares, the fund has accumulated assets under management of $28.2 billion and currently trades at a price of $52.83. It holds an overall rank of #62 out of 120 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 61.5 out of 100. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.5% and offers a dividend yield of 0.00%. This substantial asset base and high price point suggest significant investor adoption relative to the small number of peers in its specific category.
Recent performance data shows a sharp decline over the short term, with the fund down -2.99% in one day and -1.20% over one week. The downward trend accelerated over the last month to -14.20% and extended to -19.88% over three months, resulting in a year-to-date loss of -19.65%. Despite these recent losses, the fund posted a strong one-year return of +58.03% and a three-year return of +131.91%. The six-month return of -23.52% indicates that the recent negative momentum has offset a portion of the longer-term gains. This pattern illustrates a significant divergence between the fund's long-term growth trajectory and its recent short-term volatility.
The fund carries a volatility label of Very High and a beta of 1.26, indicating that its price movements tend to be more pronounced than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 0.87 suggests the fund has generated a moderate amount of excess return per unit of risk taken over the measured period. However, the maximum drawdown of -50.97% highlights the potential for severe capital erosion during market downturns. This combination of high beta and deep drawdowns implies that while the fund can participate in strong rallies, it is also exposed to substantial declines. Investors should expect significant price swings that exceed the average market movement in both directions.
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Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.55% (as of 2026-07-07) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 16.13 (as of 2026-07-07) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
SLV Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -2.99% |
| 1-Week | -1.20% |
| 1-Month | -14.20% |
| 3-Month | -19.88% |
| 6-Month | -23.52% |
| YTD | -19.65% |
| 1-Year | +58.03% |
| 3-Year | +131.91% |
How SLV Compares to Other Commodities ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #57 | C |
PDBC | Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF | +29.91% | 0.59% | $5.33B |
| #62 | C |
SLV | iShares Silver Trust | +58.03% | 0.5% | $28.2B |
| #65 | C |
IAU | iShares Gold Trust | +21.96% | 0.25% | $60.1B |
| #72 | C |
GLD | SPDR Gold Shares | +21.82% | 0.4% | $130B |
| #75 | C |
DBC | Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund | +29.09% | 0.85% | $1.58B |