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iShares Silver Trust ETF
SLV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 4, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.33% | -19.73% | -18.59% | +57.46% | +146.98% | +123.34% |
| Flows | +$356M | +$230M | -$3.83B | -$1.23B | +$149M | -$1.75B |
Characteristics
The iShares Silver Trust ETF is built to track the LBMA Silver Price - Price/US Cents - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodity |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | April 21, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +47.50% | +59.24% | +40.63% | +35.86% |
Max drawdown | -36.35% | -53.44% | -53.44% | -53.44% |
Max drawdown duration | 82d | 187d | 187d | 187d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SLV?
SLV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does SLV track?
SLV tracks the LBMA Silver Price - Price/US Cents - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does SLV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Silver. It is part of the segment: Metal ex-Gold.
What is the expense ratio of SLV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SLV is 0.5%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SLV launched?
SLV was launched on April 21, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SLV?
SLV is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of SLV?
As of August 4, 2026, SLV manages $28.60 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SLV performed recently?
As of August 4, 2026, SLV delivered a return of -5.33% over the past month (1M performance), -19.73% over the past three months (3M), and -18.59% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SLV?
As of August 4, 2026, SLV has seen net flows of +$356M in the past month (1M flow) and -$3.83B year-to-date (YTD).
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