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SLV — Ishares Silver Trust
Over the last 15 years (2011-08 – 2026-09), $10,000 invested in SLV with dividends reinvested grew to $14,974 — 2.70% a year — with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -67.82%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
Growth of $10,000 · 2011-08 – 2026-09 · dividends reinvested
About SLV
iShares Silver Trust is a commodity exchange-traded trust designed to provide direct exposure to the price of silver bullion. It holds physical silver in custody and issues shares that reflect the market value of that metal, making it a widely used vehicle for gaining silver exposure without the logistics of storing bullion. The trust is passively managed and seeks to track the LBMA Silver Price, before expenses and liabilities, through a simple single-asset structure. Its focus on physical precious metals makes it relevant to investors and market participants who want exposure to silver as an industrial and monetary metal. iShares Silver Trust plays a notable role in the precious metals market by offering a liquid, transparent way to access silver through traditional brokerage accounts.
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