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Explore how these miner ETFs differ in risk, cost, and portfolio makeup -- key factors for refining a precious metals strategy.

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Gold vs. Silver Showdown: Should You Buy SGDM or SIL ETF? ↗

February 23, 2026

These two ETFs give exposure to two of the top metals on the market, but there are key differences in their levels of exposure.

Topics ETFs

AAAU vs. SIL: Comparing Direct & Indirect Exposure to Precious Metals ↗

February 14, 2026

'Forget About Bitcoin' — Peter Schiff Says This Commodity Is A 'Faster Horse' Than Gold ↗

Topics ETFs World Trade

November 13, 2025

Expense ratios, diversification, and risk profiles set these mining ETFs apart—see how these factors shape their roles in a portfolio.

GDX vs. SIL: The Pros and Cons of Gold and Silver Miner ETFs ↗

February 14, 2026

From risk profiles to underlying assets, these two ETFs take sharply different paths to precious metals exposure.

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GLD Offers Stability While SIL Brings Bigger Swings ↗

February 12, 2026

Vizsla Silver Corp. announced that families have informed the company that several employees abducted from its Concordia, Mexico project site have been found deceased.

Topics ETFs Economy

Vizsla Silver Issues Update On Abducted Employees In Mexico – VZLA Stock Down 14% ↗

February 09, 2026

Expense ratios, volatility, and asset structure set these two precious metals funds apart for investors weighing cost against risk.

IAU Offers Lower Cost Gold Exposure Than SIL ↗

February 03, 2026

Explore how differing fee structures and portfolio strategies set these two silver-focused ETFs apart for investors.

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Silver Showdown: Is SIL or SLV the Better Buy in 2026? ↗

January 31, 2026

Silver’s $100 Breakthrough: How the ‘Nervous System of AI’ Dethroned the Silicon Giants

Topics ETFs

January 27, 2026

As of January 27, 2026, the financial world is witnessing a historic realignment that few saw coming eighteen months ago: silver has officially decoupled from its reputation as a "poor man's gold" to...

Citi Reportedly Expects Spot Silver To Hit $150 An Ounce In 3 Months: Analysts Say Precious Metal Behaving Like ‘Gold On Steroids’ ↗

Topics Artificial Intelligence ETFs Economy

January 27, 2026

Citi analysts believe that the rally is being driven by strong physical and speculative demand, particularly from China, according to a Bloomberg report.

Hecla Mining Divests Casa Berardi Gold Mine For $593M To Refocus On Premier Silver Operations ↗

Topics ETFs Economy

January 26, 2026

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.

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

These Two Silver Mining ETFs Had Historic Performances in 2025. Will it Continue? ↗

January 26, 2026

Explore how direct platinum exposure and diversified silver mining stocks differ in cost, risk, and portfolio structure for investors.

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Precious Metals Investing: PPLT's Simple Platinum Access vs. SIL's Mining Holdings ↗

January 25, 2026

The global financial markets are currently witnessing what analysts have dubbed the "Retail Stampede" of 2026—a massive, social-media-fueled rush into the silver market that has pushed the precious...

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The Silver Stampede: Retail Investors Drive White Metal to Historic $94 Peak

January 19, 2026

Expense ratios, risk profiles, and portfolio makeup set these two metal funds apart—see how their differences could impact your strategy.

Topics Artificial Intelligence ETFs Economy

GLDM vs. SIL: How These Gold and Silver ETFs Stack Up on Fees, Risk, and Performance ↗

January 17, 2026

Silver and Gold are On the Rise. Should Precious Metals ETF Investors Pick GDX or SIL? ↗

Topics ETFs

December 20, 2025

Expense ratios, portfolio breadth, and risk profiles set these two mining ETFs apart for investors weighing precious metals exposure.

Silver prices are currently experiencing an unprecedented surge, consistently trading at or near all-time nominal record highs as of December 8, 2025. The white metal has become a standout performer in...

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Silver's Historic Ascent: ETF Investors Fueling a Record-Breaking Rally

December 08, 2025

GDX and SIL Provide Indirect Exposure to Gold and Silver -- But With a Few Key Differences ↗

Topics Artificial Intelligence ETFs Economy

December 05, 2025

Weighing gold versus silver miners? Key differences in cost, risk, and portfolio depth set these two ETFs apart for investors.

While there have been two separate pullbacks over the past month, spot prices continue to remain above the 50-day moving average.

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Spot Silver Trades Near All-Time Highs As Rate Cut Expectations Rise ↗

November 28, 2025

Both funds focus on basic materials, but they have plenty of differences that set them apart from each other.

Topics Derivatives Economy

GDX and SIL Offer Materials Exposure, But Differ In Fees, Yields, and Performance ↗

November 15, 2025

Is Silver's Recent Double-Top Formation Concerning? Ole Hansen Talks About Some Important Levels To Watch Out For ↗

Topics ETFs

November 14, 2025

Over the last six months, silver prices have surged nearly 60%, including a 10% jump this week, but technical charts indicate potential resistance

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

Topics Energy

November 11, 2025

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

VanEck Gold Miners ETF offers broader gold mining exposure and lower costs, while Global X Silver Miners ETF focuses on silver miners with a higher yield.

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Gold vs Silver ETFs: GDX Offers Broader Mining Exposure Than SIL ↗

November 09, 2025

Gold and silver miners plunged after a huge 2025 rally. Is this a healthy dip or the end of the bull run? Here's what analysts say.

Topics ETFs Economy

After a 20% Drop, Are Gold And Silver Miners Finally Cheap? ↗

October 28, 2025

Via Benzinga

VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Offers Broader Diversification Than the Global X - Silver Miners ETF (SIL) ↗

October 28, 2025

VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Offers Broader Diversification Than the Global X - Silver Miners ETF (SIL)

Saudi Arabia's Golden Ambition: A 500% Surge in Mining Exploration Reshapes Global Gold and Silver Markets

Topics ETFs

October 23, 2025

Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a formidable force in the global mining sector, driven by an astonishing 500% surge in exploration spending since 2020. This aggressive expansion, a cornerstone of...

Private equity investors are investing $1B in critical minerals via Appian-IFC fund. This boosts supply chain security and local development.

Topics Artificial Intelligence ETFs Economy

World Bank Partners With Private Equity In Global Critical Minerals Race ↗

October 22, 2025

Via Benzinga

Topics Economy

Trump's $8.5 Billion Deal With Australia Challenges Chinese Dominance ↗

October 21, 2025

Trump and Albanese signed a partnership to secure critical mineral supply chains and strengthen defense cooperation.

Via Benzinga

Topics Government

The Golden and Silver Lining: Navigating Precious Metals in a Volatile 2025 Market

October 17, 2025

As of October 17, 2025, global financial markets are in the throes of significant turbulence, grappling with an intricate web of escalating geopolitical tensions, persistent economic uncertainties, and...