SLV — iShares Silver Trust
iShares Silver Trust (ticker: SLV) is a commodity ETF issued by BlackRock, Inc. tracking LBMA Silver Price ($/ozt). It was launched on 2006-04-21.
About SLV
The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of silver. The fund holds physical silver bullion in vaults, with its value directly tied to the price of silver.
This ETF may be considered by investors seeking direct exposure to silver prices without purchasing physical bullion. It offers a way to invest in the precious metal commodity segment.
- Tracks the LBMA Silver Price ($/ozt).
- Holds physical silver bullion.
- Expense ratio of 0.50%.
- Total assets under management (AUM) are $36.67B.
- Invests in the Commodities: Precious Metals Silver segment.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | -2.62% |
| 1 Week | -1.91% |
| 1 Month | -3.05% |
| 3 Months | -11.34% |
| 6 Months | 24.76% |
| YTD | 2.78% |
| 1 Year | 110.59% |
| 3 Years | 205.26% |
| 5 Years | 160.05% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
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| 1 | NA | NA | — |
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Fund Profile
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | iShares |
| Asset Class | commodity |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | Grantor Trust |
| Category | Precious Metals |
| Segment | Commodities: Precious Metals Silver |
| Index Tracked | LBMA Silver Price ($/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 | $36.67B |
| Inception | 2006-04-21 |
| Index Tracked | LBMA Silver Price ($/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 $36.67B 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.