From The Motley Fool · Jake Lerch · · 1m
Silver ETFs: Risk-Takers vs. Purists
Risk-takers pick SLVP for silver mining gains; purists choose SLV for physical silver.
In brief
Risk-takers pick SLVP for silver mining gains; purists choose SLV for physical silver. Investors choosing between SLVP and SLV ETFs: SLVP offers higher returns and dividends for risk-takers, while SLV provides direct physical silver exposure. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
Quick answers
- Which Fund Fits You?
- Risk-tolerant investors prefer SLVP for higher returns and dividends; purists choose SLV for direct physical silver exposure.
- What is the key takeaway from Silver ETFs: Risk-Takers vs. Purists?
- Investors choosing between SLVP and SLV ETFs: SLVP offers higher returns and dividends for risk-takers, while SLV provides direct physical silver exposure.
Silver ETFs Overview
iShares Silver Trust (SLV) tracks physical silver bullion, while iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) tracks silver-mining companies.
Key Differences
SLV has a higher expense ratio of 0.5% versus SLVP's 0.39%, with SLVP paying a 2% dividend yield and SLV offering none.
Performance Metrics
Over five years, SLVP delivered 166% total return with a 21.6% CAGR, while SLV achieved 140% with a 19.1% CAGR.
Investment Strategy
SLV holds 100% physical silver bullion, while SLVP invests in mining companies like Hecla Mining, Indust Penoles, and First Majestic Silver.
Which Fund Fits You?
Risk-tolerant investors prefer SLVP for higher returns and dividends; purists choose SLV for direct physical silver exposure.
Here's the gist
Investors choosing between SLVP and SLV ETFs: SLVP offers higher returns and dividends for risk-takers, while SLV provides direct physical silver exposure.
