Home

Market Outlook

Gold & Precious Metals

Summary

Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF is rated Hold due to technical weakness and unremarkable valuation despite strong year-over-year performance.

SLVR faces high volatility, concentrated holdings, liquidity concerns, and a challenging seasonal period for precious metals equities.

The ETF’s portfolio is heavily weighted toward global small-cap growth, with 80% ex-US exposure and significant currency sensitivity.

Monitor AG’s upcoming earnings and broader silver/gold price action, as SLVR’s technicals suggest downside risk outweighs near-term upside.

Cristian Martin/iStock via Getty Images

Precious metals stocks just can’t seem to find their footing after the early-year surge. The Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF ( SLVR ) is up 167% over the past 12 months, but it’s also down

Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of GDX either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives.…