iShares Silver Trust (SLV)

NYSEARCA: SLV · Real-Time Price · USD
73.01
+1.41 (1.97%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
72.82
-0.19 (-0.26%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Assets$37.57B
Expense Ratio0.50%
PE Ration/a
Shares Out534.90M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume19,125,847
Open73.29
Previous Close71.60
Day's Range72.28 - 73.83
52-Week Low29.10
52-Week High109.83
Beta0.45
Holdings1
Inception DateApr 21, 2006

About SLV

Fund Home Page

The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Silver Price index. The fund tracks the silver spot price, less expenses and liabilities, using silver bullion held in London. SLV was launched on Apr 21, 2006 and is issued by BlackRock.

Asset Class Commodity
Category Commodities Focused
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol SLV
ETF Provider BlackRock
Index Tracked LBMA Silver Price

Top Holdings

NameSymbolWeight
Silvern/a100.00%

Performance

SLV had a total return of 147.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.04%.

News

Gold, silver climb as U.S. data keep Fed path mixed - Kitco PM Report

Spot gold and silver finished firmer after the U.S. data mix showed stronger job creation, steady unemployment and weakening household sentiment. At the time of writing, spot gold was trading near $4,...

17 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Moves Higher Amid Falling Treasury Yields

Gold markets are moving higher as traders react to economic reports from the U.S. and focus on falling oil prices.

21 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver extend gains as payrolls beat forecasts - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Friday, with metals holding gains after the April jobs report came in above expectations. At the time of wri...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Peace Hopes Lift Metals Ahead of Jobs Data

Gold and silver recover as easing inflation fears and U.S.-Iran peace hopes support sentiment, but both metals still need clear breakouts to confirm the next rally.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Silver outperforms gold to test $80 as US-Iran talks drive metals volatility - Kitco PM Report

Spot gold prices were firmer and spot silver prices were sharply higher late Thursday, with traders balancing softer U.S. labor data against rising Treasury yields, oil volatility and another round of...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests New Highs As Traders Bet On Progress In U.S. – Iran Talks

Traders are waiting for Iran's response to U.S. proposal.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold And Silver Reach Highest Prices In Weeks Amid Iran Peace Hopes

TD Securities strategists said in a note cited by Bloomberg Thursday morning gold and silver prices are being pushed up by “headlines of a potential peace deal,” though they cautioned these price swin...

2 days ago - Forbes

Gold and silver rally as crude slides on U.S.-Iran deal hopes - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Thursday, supported by lower crude oil prices, a softer U.S. dollar and lower Treasury yields as traders pri...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold and silver's historic rally could resume 'as fog of war lifts', market watchers say

The rally in gold and silver could resume if a U.S.-Iran peace settlement is reached, market watchers told CNBC. During the conflict, gold's moves were muted, trading in opposite directions to moves i...

2 days ago - CNBC

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Ceasefire Holds — Gold Reclaims $4,735, Silver Hits $80 — Next Breakout?

Gold and silver held steady as the month-old US-Iran ceasefire continues to ease geopolitical fears and tanker traffic resumes through the Strait of Hormuz. Central bank buying, especially from China,...

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Rallies As Traders Prepare For U.S. – Iran Negotiations

Recent reports indicate that U.S. and Iran may continue negotiations next week in Islamabad.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver rally on weaker dollar after crude collapses on Iran ceasefire hopes - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold prices are sharply higher and spot silver prices are also stronger in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as a weaker U.S. dollar, lower Treasury yields and a sharp pullback in crude oil prices re...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Smashes $4,650 as Silver Explodes Above $76 — Continuation?

Gold reclaims bullish territory at $4,679 after clearing $4,650, supported by higher lows and rising RSI. Silver breaks out above $76 with engulfing candles and positive momentum.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: U.S. Dollar Weakness Supports Fresh Rally

Gold and silver rebounded as U.S. dollar weakness, softer oil prices, and improving hopes of U.S.-Iran peace supported precious metals.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Moves Higher As Treasury Yields Pull Back

Gold markets gained ground as traders focused on recent developments in the Middle East.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold firms, silver gains as traders weigh Hormuz risk, dollar firmness

Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are also higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as perceived bargain hunting followed Monday's futures-led selloff while elevated oil prices kept infl...

4 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Truce Eases Tensions — Will $4500 Hold or Collapse?

Gold and silver eased after a conditional US-Iran truce reduced immediate Hormuz disruption fears. While central bank buying, especially from China, continues to provide underlying support, both metal...

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver slide as stronger U.S. data, firmer yields pressure metals

Spot gold prices are sharply lower and spot silver prices are also weaker late Monday, as firmer Treasury yields, a stronger U.S. dollar and another oil-price spike pressured metals despite still-elev...

4 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Retreats As Iran Attacks UAE

Silver and platinum are also moving lower as demand for risk assets declines.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Divided Fed won't deliver gold-boosting rate cut in 2026, EU EV sales support silver demand as ETFs slide – Heraeus

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

4 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: $4,560 Breaks as Gold Dives—Is $4,436 Next?

Gold prices drop below $4,560 as bearish momentum builds. Despite geopolitical safe-haven demand, technical indicators signal a potential slide toward $4,500.

5 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Inflation Risk Keeps Metals Under Pressure

Gold and silver remain under pressure as oil-driven inflation keeps the Federal Reserve cautious, while U.S.-Iran peace talks and key technical levels shape the next move in both metals.

5 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and silver gain momentum after softer U.S. manufacturing data, easing Treasury yields

Spot gold and silver prices ended the North American session on a positive note on Friday, with both metals gaining support from softer U.S. manufacturing data and a pullback in Treasury yields. Gold ...

7 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Gains Some Ground Despite Rising Treasury Yields

Silver and platinum have also moved higher in today's trading session.

7 days ago - FXEmpire

Bank of America stands firm on 12-month $6,000 gold target, sees silver averaging $86 in 2026

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

8 days ago - Kitco

Spot gold lower, silver strong as traders assess global data, central bank outlook

Spot gold prices are slightly down and spot silver prices are modestly firmer in early U.S. trading Friday, as traders digest a heavy slate of global economic data and continue to assess the outlook f...

8 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: $4,532 Holds – Is Gold's Road to $4,800 Now Open?

Gold stabilises above the 0.382 Fib at $4,532 with bulls targeting $4,800, while silver struggles below $75 resistance as bears eye the $71.20–$69 support zone.

8 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Oil Shock Keeps Metals Under Pressure

Gold and silver remain under short-term pressure as higher oil prices fuel inflation risks and delay rate-cut expectations, though geopolitical tensions still support the longer-term safe-haven outloo...

8 days ago - FXEmpire

Why This Expert Says Gold's Comeback, and Silver's Struggles, Aren't a Good Sign for Precious Metals

The bear case for gold? Just take a look at silver.

8 days ago - Investopedia

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Rebounds As Dollar Dives

Falling oil markets provided additional support to precious metals.

8 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver rally on slumping USDX, bargain buying

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

8 days ago - Kitco

Solid price gains for gold, silver as USDX solidly down

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

9 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Silver's 762M Oz Drain – Structural Bull Case Intact?

Central banks bought 244 tonnes of gold in early 2026 as silver faces its 6th deficit year, while XAU rebounds at $4,534 Fib with $4,800 in sight.

9 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests New Lows As Oil Prices Soar

Gold prices are moving lower as traders wait for Fed decision.

9 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: $4,566 Slips as Silver Breaks $73 Channel Support

Gold stalls at $4,566 with resistance at $4,670, while Silver breaks channel support near $73 as deficits tighten supply.

10 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Analysis: Short-Term Pressure Builds Ahead of Powell Speech

Gold and silver remain under short-term pressure as traders await Powell's Fed guidance, while the Iran war, higher oil prices, and key support zones keep the long-term bullish outlook intact.

10 days ago - FXEmpire

World Bank sees a ceiling above gold and silver prices through 2026 amid market volatility

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

10 days ago - Kitco

‘Gold remains the strategic allocation, while silver remains the tactical opportunity' – Saxo Bank's Hansen

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

10 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests New Lows As Oil Rallies

Gold markets are losing ground amid geopolitical uncertainty.

10 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver sharply down on technical selling

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

10 days ago - Kitco

Strong price pressure on gold, silver amid higher USDX, rising bond yields

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

11 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: $4,633 Stalls as Silver Slips Below $74 Support

Gold stalls at $4,633 with resistance at $4,670, while Silver breaks channel support near $74 as supply deficits tighten.

11 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Retreats Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

The lack of progress in U.S. – Iran negotiations puts pressure on gold markets.

11 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver sell off on chart-based pressure

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

11 days ago - Kitco

Extended ceasefire only prolongs market uncertainty, gold's medium-term prospects strengthen while silver demand slides – Heraeus

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

11 days ago - Kitco

Modest price pressure on gold, silver as traders assess war

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

12 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: $4,800 Wall Holds – Silver Drop Next?

Gold clings to $4,710 support while Silver faces industrial volatility. Discover key Fibonacci levels and technical trade ideas for XAU/USD and XAG/USD today.

12 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Analysis: Precious Metals Await Breakout as Fed Risks Loom

Gold and silver remain in consolidation as Fed risks, oil prices, the U.S. dollar, and U.S.-Iran tensions keep precious metals waiting for the next major breakout.

12 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Holds $4,670 Pivot – Is a $4,536 Slide Looming?

Gold (XAUUSD) hovers near the $4,670 pivot as central banks buy 60 tonnes monthly. Will the 0.5 Fibonacci level hold, or are we heading toward a $4,536 retest?

15 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Analysis: Will Dollar Strength Trigger a Deeper Correction?

Gold and silver moved lower as a stronger U.S. dollar and fading rate-cut hopes pressured prices, but Middle East risks, higher oil prices, and inflation concerns still support the long-term bullish t...

15 days ago - FXEmpire

Robinhood Reveals the Most Actively Traded Assets Among Retail Investors

Silver ($SLV) and gold ($GLD) have recently become some of the most actively traded assets among Robinhood ($HOOD) users. Over the past two weeks, retail investors have increasingly turned to

Other symbols: GLDHOODIFRANVDATSLAXLE
2 months ago - TipRanks

Silver’s Buying Frenzy Has Faded, But Its Outlook Remains Strong, Says TD Cowen

Silver ($SLV) prices have fallen sharply, dropping about 40% from last week’s record high, which suggests that the recent market squeeze has ended. Indeed, Bart Melek, global head of commodity

Other symbols: GLD
3 months ago - TipRanks

iShares Silver Trust Stock (SLV) Sinks as Silver Prices Plummet on Trump’s Fed Chair Pick

iShares Silver Trust stock fell hard on Friday after President Trump named his pick for the next Fed Chair.

3 months ago - TipRanks

Why Silver Prices Are Down Today and What Goldman Sachs Predicts Next

Silver ($SLV) is pulling back on Tuesday after a rally that has made it one of the standout commodities of the past year. Silver futures are down about 2.5% on

Other symbols: GLDGS
3 months ago - TipRanks

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