Silver ETF Showdown: Lower-Fee SIVR Challenges BlackRock’s SLV as Silver Miners Outrun Gold
Silver hit a record $121.64 an ounce on Jan. 29 before dropping to about $75, with analysts forecasting an average of $78 in 2026. BlackRock’s SLV posted a 112.40% one-year return with $36.45 billion in assets and a 0.50% fee, while abrdn’s SIVR returned 112.79% with $4.97 billion in assets and a 0.30% fee. The physical silver market remains in deficit for a sixth year.