iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners Fund (SLVP)

Hecla Mining announced that it is selling its subsidiary that owns the Casa Berardi open-pit gold mine in Quebec, Canada to Orezone Gold Corporation for $593 million.

These two ETFs offer different paths to gaining exposure to silver. Which path would you take?

These two precious metal ETFs delivered strong returns in 2025. But which one will shine the most in your portfolio?

The precious metals industry has been booming lately, and these two silver mining ETFs have benefited significantly from it.

Hecla Mining expects slightly lower silver and gold output in 2026 due to weaker ore grades at key mines.

Explore how structural differences between these ETFs impact risk, cost, and the type of precious metals exposure you get.

iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) and VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) differ most on assets under management (AUM), liquidity, and their focus on silver versus gold mining companies.

Spot silver prices jumped to a record high of $62.9 per ounce on Thursday, a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced the much-anticipated 25 basis point rate cut.

The precious metal has been on a historic run, scaling fresh peaks in five of the past eight sessions.

The Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) Offers Broader Diversification Than the iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP)

GDX Offers a More Targeted Focus on Gold, While SLVP Boasts Lower Fees

Canada's 2025 budget allocates billions to boost mining sector and establish sovereign fund for critical minerals.

GDX Offers Broader Exposure Than SLVP

As of late September 2025, high-momentum Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) focused on gold, silver, and Bitcoin have emerged as leading performers in the financial markets, capturing significant investor interest amidst a landscape of persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. These specialized ETFs leverage the "momentum" factor, investing in assets demonstrating

US to launch $5 billion fund for critical minerals, in partnership with Orion Resource Partners and other investors. Aimed at reducing reliance on Chinese supply chains and securing long-term resources.

Silver hits multi-year high of $40.7/ounce, outperforming other precious metals in 2025. Factors include Fed rate cut, supply constraints, and political instability. Predicted to reach $43 by 2025.

The DOE will provide nearly $1 billion in funding to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals, following Trump's executive order.

U.S. and Ukraine sign deal for U.S. access to mineral resources, after tense negotiations between Trump and Zelensky. China remains key bottleneck.

Despite the broad indices’ losses, a few ETFs survived the recent turmoil and have gained in double digits over the past month.

Energy transition reshaping mining industry, demand for critical minerals to triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040. Copper remains key for clean energy, while nickel faces oversupply issues. Zinc and rare earth elements also in focus due to supply chain diversification efforts.

Goldman Sachs bullish on gold, citing central bank demand and expected Fed rate cut. Price target of $2,700/oz by 2025. Iron ore forecast downgraded.

Silver mining stocks recorded their best weekly performance in over four years; some ETFs delivered their highest gains since inception.

In this article, we have highlighted five top-performing ETFs from different sectors of the market that have led the way higher in the second quarter.

After the worst monthly decline in many months in April, global stock markets have staged a nice comeback on renewed Fed rate cut bets, ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) developments and strong corporate profits.

Performance in April 2024: Utilities lead, real estate lags. S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Industrial Average, small-cap and large-cap indices all decline.