Performance Comparison: Over the past year, the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) has outperformed the iShares Gold Trust (IAU) with returns of 98.9% compared to IAU's 60.2%, despite SLV having a higher expense ratio.
Investment Structure: Both SLV and IAU provide direct exposure to their respective metals without holding traditional equities or distributing dividends, making them convenient options for investors tracking gold and silver prices.
Volatility and Risk: SLV has shown lower maximum drawdown compared to IAU, but both funds exhibit significant historical volatility, with silver traditionally being more volatile than gold.
Market Context: Investors are increasingly turning to these ETFs amid concerns about inflation and rising sovereign debt, with both funds outperforming the S&P 500, particularly benefiting SLV in a bull market for precious metals.
Wall Street analysts forecast SLV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SLV is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast SLV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SLV is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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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.
