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iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF
As of May 30, 2026 at 09:55 UTC
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5 articlesThe article compares two precious metals mining ETFs: VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP). SLVP has outperformed GDX over the past year with higher dividend yields and lower fees, while GDX offers greater stability and better 5-year performance. The choice depends on investor risk tolerance, with GDX suited for those seeking stability in gold mining and SLVP appealing to those willing to accept higher volatility for silver exposure. Both are specialized vehicles best used as small portfolio allocations rather than core holdings.
SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) offer different precious metals exposure strategies. GLD provides stable, direct gold bullion exposure with $156.7 billion in assets and lower volatility (beta 0.67), while SLVP tracks silver and metals mining companies with higher returns (155.9% one-year vs 49.92%) but significantly greater risk (56.18% max drawdown vs 22%). Both have similar expense ratios around 0.4%, making them suitable for different investor risk profiles.
Economist Peter Schiff criticizes the disconnect between silver's 35% December surge and silver mining stocks' modest 11% gain, arguing mining stocks should have doubled given their typical leveraged exposure to the metal. Despite silver's historic rally and 154.57% year-to-date gains, major mining stocks and ETFs have significantly underperformed, presenting what Schiff views as an attractive buying opportunity.
Silver has rallied 152% year-to-date, its strongest performance since 1978, driven by industrial demand and a structural supply deficit. The market is experiencing backwardation due to tight physical supplies, with China's export restrictions adding further pressure. Analysts predict prices could test $85-$100 per ounce as deficits widen, benefiting both silver producers and junior miners.
VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) both offer precious metals exposure but differ significantly. GDX provides broader gold mining exposure with $27 billion in assets, lower volatility (beta 0.87), and stronger 5-year returns ($2,555 vs $2,208 on $1,000 invested). SLVP focuses on silver and diversified metals with smaller assets ($816.5 million) but delivered higher 1-year returns (158.6% vs 132.9%). For average investors seeking stability and long-term performance, GDX is recommended.