SIL vs. GDX: Silver Miners Outpaced Gold Miners in 2025. Will It Last?

Side-by-side metrics reveal notable differences in diversification, volatility, and recent returns between these two precious metals ETFs. The Global X – Silver Miners ETF (SIL+2.02%) could appeal to investors seeking aggressive silver-market exposure, while the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX+2.07%) may suit those prioritizing lower costs and gold-sector liquidity. Both exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer targeted access to the extraction side of the precious metals market. While …

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Gold ETF Value Check: With Gold Down 8% Since the Iran War Began, Are GLD and IAU Fairly Valued at Current Levels?

Gold’s recent slide may be a case of too much too fast, potentially signaling value with the SPDR Gold Shares and the iShares Gold Trust. Gold was hot until it wasn’t. The commodity and bellwether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD+1.50%) and the iShares Gold Trust (IAU+1.53%), tumbled immediately following the start of the war in Iran. More recently, there have been …

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Global X Silver ETF Outperforms Sprott Gold ETF in 1 Year Return

Compare how fund size, expense ratios, and risk profiles shape the performance of these two precious metals ETFs over time. Comparing Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM+2.29%) and Global X – Silver Miners ETF (SIL+2.02%) highlights the differences between lower-cost gold mining exposure and a more expensive, silver-focused portfolio with higher recent volatility. Both funds target the materials sector but focus on different precious metals. While SIL …

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Will Rising Fossil Fuel Prices Boost Battery Tech Investing?

It’s hard to avoid the U.S.-Israel-Iran war in the news — or at the pump. Energy prices are rising worldwide as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. That will likely drive inflation up worldwide, impacting rate markets as well as portfolio performance for the rest of the year. Of course, even amid volatility, opportunities abound for the savvy investor. Indeed, …

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Silver price at risk as SLV ETF outflows jump ahead of FOMC decision

Silver price remained under pressure this week as focus remained on the ongoing US-Iran conflict and the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. XAG dropped to $72.90, down modestly from this month’s high of $82. SLV ETF outflows as macro risks remain The ongoing silver price retreat has coincided with the selling by American investors. Data compiled by ETF.com shows that the …

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