Comparative Analysis of Silver ETFs: SLV vs SLVP
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 26 2026
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Source: Fool
- Investment Strategy Differences: The iShares MSCI Global Silver ETF (SLVP) holds shares of global mining companies tied to silver and other metals, while the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) aims to directly track the price of physical silver, catering to different investor needs.
- Cost and Return Comparison: SLVP has an expense ratio of 0.39% with a 1-year return of 265.8%, while SLV has a 0.50% expense ratio and a return of 231.23%, demonstrating SLVP's advantage in cost-effectiveness and returns.
- Risk and Volatility Analysis: SLVP's maximum drawdown is -55.56%, compared to SLV's -38.79%, indicating that while SLV is less volatile, the inherent volatility of silver prices remains a critical consideration for investors.
- Market Demand and Supply Challenges: As demand for silver increases in sectors like electric vehicles and solar panels, its scarcity is expected to drive prices up, but silver mining companies may need to adjust operational strategies, potentially impacting SLVP's performance.
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Analyst Views on HL
Wall Street analysts forecast HL stock price to rise
7 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 15.980
Low
16.00
Averages
23.93
High
36.50
Current: 15.980
Low
16.00
Averages
23.93
High
36.50
About HL
Hecla Mining Company is a silver producer in the United States and Canada. It discovers, acquires and develops mines and other mineral interests and produces and markets concentrates containing silver, gold, lead, zinc and copper; carbon material containing silver and gold, and unrefined dore containing silver and gold. Its segments include Greens Creek, Lucky Friday, and Keno Hill. Greens Creek operation is located on Admiralty Island, near Juneau, Alaska. The Greens Creek property includes over 440 unpatented lode mining claims, 58 unpatented mill site claims, 21 patented lode claims and one patented mill site. Lucky Friday mine is a deep underground silver, lead, and zinc mine located in the Coeur d'Alene Mining District in northern Idaho. The Keno Hill unit is located in the central Yukon Territory, Canada, and covers an area of approximately 15,000 hectares in central Yukon. The total Hecla Keno Hill mineral claims cover an area of approximately 238.12 square kilometers.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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