SLV — iShares Silver Trust
iShares Silver Trust (ticker: SLV) is a commodity ETF issued by BlackRock, Inc. tracking LBMA Silver Price ($/ozt). It was launched on 2006-04-21.
About SLV
The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is an exchange-traded fund that aims to reflect the price performance of silver. The fund holds physical silver bullion in vaults, with each share representing a fractional undivided beneficial interest in its net assets.
SLV tracks the LBMA Silver Price ($/ozt), providing investors with a direct exposure to silver prices without needing to buy, store, or insure physical silver. Investors might consider SLV for commodity exposure or as a potential hedge against inflation.
- AUM: $28.04B
- Expense Ratio: 0.50%
- Holdings Count: 1 (physical silver bullion)
- Tracks the LBMA Silver Price ($/ozt)
- Category: Precious Metals
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 2.48% |
| 1 Week | -1.60% |
| 1 Month | -8.25% |
| 3 Months | -20.84% |
| 6 Months | -25.20% |
| YTD | -15.96% |
| 1 Year | 64.06% |
| 3 Years | 155.62% |
| 5 Years | 123.81% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | NA | — |
| 2 | NA | NA | — |
| 3 | NA | NA | — |
| 4 | NA | NA | — |
| 5 | NA | NA | — |
| 6 | NA | NA | — |
| 7 | NA | NA | — |
| 8 | NA | NA | — |
| 9 | NA | NA | — |
| 10 | NA | NA | — |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | iShares |
| Asset Class | commodity |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | Grantor Trust |
| Category | Precious Metals |
| Segment | Commodities: Precious Metals Silver |
| Index Tracked | LBMA Silver Price ($/ozt) |
| Inception Date | 2006-04-21 |
| Tax on Distributions | Return of Capital |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | SLV |
|---|---|
| Full Name | iShares Silver Trust |
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
| Asset Class | commodity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.01% |
| AUM | $28.04B |
| Inception | 2006-04-21 |
| Index Tracked | LBMA Silver Price ($/ozt) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SLV track?
SLV (iShares Silver Trust) tracks LBMA Silver Price ($/ozt), a commodity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of SLV?
SLV has an expense ratio of 0.01% per year.
What is the AUM of SLV?
SLV has approximately $28.04B in assets under management.
Does SLV pay a dividend?
SLV distributes income according to its prospectus (Return of Capital tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues SLV?
SLV is issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the iShares brand, launched on 2006-04-21.
Open the interactive SLV dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.