Sprott Silver Miners ETF Declines 2.3% with Americas Gold and Vizsla Silver Underperforming
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 31 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- ETF Performance Decline: The Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF fell approximately 2.3% in Wednesday afternoon trading, reflecting a weak sentiment towards silver mining stocks that could impact investor confidence.
- Individual Stock Weakness: Shares of Americas Gold and Silver dropped about 2.8%, while Vizsla Silver declined by approximately 1.6%, indicating the vulnerability of these companies in the current market environment, potentially leading to capital outflows.
- Market Trend Analysis: The overall decline of the ETF is linked to fluctuations in silver prices and investor risk aversion towards mining stocks, which may influence future investment decisions and capital allocation.
- Investor Focus: As silver mining stocks continue to struggle, investors may need to reassess their allocations within precious metal portfolios to mitigate potential market risks.
Analyst Views on ORKA
Wall Street analysts forecast ORKA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ORKA is 51.67 USD with a low forecast of 40.00 USD and a high forecast of 75.00 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.
10 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 34.390
Low
40.00
Averages
51.67
High
75.00
Current: 34.390
Low
40.00
Averages
51.67
High
75.00
About ORKA
Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company is focused on developing novel monoclonal antibody therapeutics for psoriasis (PsO) and other inflammatory and immunology (I&I) indications. Its lead program, ORKA-001, is designed to target the p19 subunit of interleukin-23 (IL-23p19) for the treatment of PsO. Its co-lead program, ORKA-002, is designed to target interleukin-17A and interleukin-17F (IL-17A/F) for the treatment of PsO, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and other conditions. ORKA-001 is an extended half-life monoclonal antibody (mAb) designed to target IL-23p19. IL-23 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that plays a critical role in the proliferation and development of T helper 17 (Th17) cells, which are the primary drivers of several autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, including PsO. IL-23 is composed of two subunits: a p40 subunit and a p19 subunit. ORKA-002 is an extended half-life mAb designed to target IL-17A and IL-17F (IL-17A/F).
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.
