The investment seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, that track the total return performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Silver Miners Index... Show more
The Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF (SLVR) seeks investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Silver Miners™ Index (NSLVR™). This passively managed fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in index securities, targeting companies deriving at least 50% of revenue or assets from silver mining, production, development, exploration, or publicly traded trusts holding 50% or more in physical silver.
SLVR holds 66 securities, providing diversified yet concentrated exposure. Top holdings include First Majestic Silver Corp. (~29%), Sprott Physical Silver Trust (~16%), Americas Gold and Silver Corp. (~5.5%), Endeavour Silver Corp. (~5.3%), and Silvercorp Metals Inc. (~5%). The portfolio allocates ~67% to silver equities, ~18% to physical silver, and the balance to related equities.
Sector weightings are heavily skewed to Basic Materials (~98.5%), underscoring its thematic purity. The expense ratio stands at 0.65%, with semi-annual rebalancing in June and December to maintain silver-focused composition.
Silver operates as both a precious metal safe-haven and an industrial commodity, with over 60% of demand from sectors like photovoltaics, electronics, automotive, and healthcare. Structural growth in solar panels—requiring silver paste for conductivity—alongside EVs, AI data centers, and 5G infrastructure, drives persistent deficits for the sixth consecutive year. The Silver Institute projects industrial fabrication near record levels, though moderated by PV efficiency gains, offset by tech and automotive upticks.
Supply constraints persist, with mine output growth lagging at ~1% annually amid exploration challenges and geopolitical risks in key regions like Latin America and Mexico. Regulatory pushes for critical minerals bolster silver's strategic status, while capital flows favor commodities amid monetary easing and tariff uncertainties. Risks include substitution in solar tech and economic slowdowns curbing industrial activity.
In recent market cycles, SLVR has shown amplified sensitivity to silver price advances and sector rotations toward commodities, outperforming broader precious metals benchmarks. Over the past year since inception in January 2025, the fund has captured substantial upside tied to surging silver spot prices, industrial demand surges, and investor shifts from megacap tech amid rate cut expectations.
Recent trading sessions reflect resilience amid volatility, with gains linked to commodity rallies during reflation trades and geopolitical tensions boosting safe-haven flows. Holdings like pure-play miners have leveraged operational expansions and higher metal prices, while the physical silver sleeve provides ballast. Positioning remains geared for continued sector tailwinds from green energy buildouts and supply tightness.
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Heading into 2026, SLVR’s fortunes hinge on silver’s dual-role evolution amid persistent market deficits projected for a sixth straight year. Industrial demand, accounting for over half of consumption, faces headwinds from PV efficiency improvements potentially trimming fabrication by 2% to ~650 million ounces, per Silver Institute forecasts. Counterbalancing this, expansions in AI infrastructure, data centers, EVs, and automotive electronics could sustain elevated usage, with solar alone eyed for structural growth through 2030.
Supply-side pressures persist, with mine production growth capped at ~1%, exacerbating inventories at multi-year lows. Macro factors like further Fed rate cuts, tariff policies disrupting flows, and geopolitical risks in mining hubs may amplify volatility. Monitor top holdings’ earnings cycles—particularly AG and EXK—for production updates, alongside competitive dynamics from peers like SILJ or SIL. Policy shifts designating silver as a critical mineral could spur capital inflows, while expense ratios remain competitive at 0.65%. Balanced positioning across producers and physical silver offers resilience, though mining risks like cost inflation warrant vigilance. Overall, structural trends favor silver exposure without prognosticating returns.
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The Aroon Indicator for SLVR entered a downward trend on June 22, 2026. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor identified a pattern where the AroonDown red line was above 70 while the AroonUp green line was below 30 for three straight days. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. A.I.dvisor looked at 7 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator formed such a pattern. In of the 7 cases the stock moved lower. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for SLVR turned negative on June 22, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 45 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
SLVR moved below its 50-day moving average on June 03, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for SLVR crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on June 01, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 6 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SLVR declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where SLVR's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 3 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 28 cases where SLVR's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on June 22, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on SLVR as a result. In of 62 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SLVR advanced for three days, in of 167 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
SLVR may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows