SLV Is Up 145% in One Year. Is the iShares Silver Trust Still Worth Buying?

The silver-tracking ETF is crushing the market. The iShares Silver Trust ETF (SLV3.07%), which manages $38 billion in assets, is the world’s largest silver ETF. Over the past 12 months, its shares have rallied 133%, while silver’s price has risen 142%. Let’s see why silver is soaring, and if its top ETF is still worth buying. Why is silver’s price skyrocketing? Silver outperformed …

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Gold: ETF inflows signal renewed interest – ING

ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey report that Gold and Silver have rebounded after recent losses, supported by a weaker Dollar and easing geopolitical tensions. They note that Gold ETF flows have turned positive for three weeks, with six consecutive daily inflows lifting holdings to 99.3 moz, pointing to renewed investor interest after the March sell-off. Rebound supported by ETF inflows …

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Gold-backed ETF set for VFEX debut

FIRST Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL) has launched a US dollar-denominated security to provide offshore exposure to gold-linked assets.  The First Mutual Wealth Gold Exchange Traded Fund (FMWG ETF) will list on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) next month.  The ETF is being introduced through FMHL’s subsidiary, First Mutual Wealth Management (Private) Limited (FMWM), which will manage the fund. Plans …

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ProShares Launches First ETFs Targeting 2x Daily Returns of Platinum and Palladium

World’s largest provider of geared ETFs adds platinum, palladium, and copper to complement its crude oil, natural gas, silver, and gold offerings. ProShares, the world’s leader in geared (leveraged and inverse) investing, today announced the expansion of its commodity ETF lineup with the launch of the first ETFs targeting 2x daily returns of platinum and palladium. ProShares is also introducing an …

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Silver Rebounds Near $80 As Ceasefire Eases Inflation Fears— 3 ETFs To Watch Now

Silver prices hovered around $80 per ounce on Friday, as a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel calmed inflation fears and weakened the U.S. dollar. A sustained supply deficit projection for 2026 is also supporting prices. What ETFs To Tap Amid Silver Rebound? Silver COMEX (May 2026) rose 1% to $79.47 at 4.42 AM EDT after declining about 15% since the war began in …

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Sprott Launches REXC: The First Ex-China Rare Earths ETF

On Wednesday, April 15, Sprott Asset Management expanded its lineup of exchange-traded funds with the debut of the Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF (REXC). According to Sprott, REXC is the only ETF on the market that is offering a focus on rare earth companies outside China.  Key Takeaways Sprott Asset Management has launched REXC, a new fund that provides distinct exposure to …

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What Is the Better ETF Investment, the S&P 500 Index or Gold?

Explore how these two flagship ETFs differ in volatility, yield, and sector exposure, revealing distinct roles in diversified portfolios. Investors could choose the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY0.11%) for broad stock market exposure or the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD0.18%) for a physically-backed commodity hedge. While SPY tracks the 500 largest publicly-traded American companies, GLD tracks the spot price of gold bullion. This comparison …

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Diversify With a Battery Technology ETF

The Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) is proving itself as a compelling satellite position designed to capture alpha. While the S&P 500 has remained relatively flat year to date through April 14, BATT’s 18.3% surge demonstrates its ability to decouple from broad-market stagnation. Key Takeaways BATT has surged 18.3% year-to-date, providing a critical source of alpha in a stagnant broad …

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