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SLV iShares Silver Trust
SLV is a Commodities ETF issued by BlackRock. It tracks the price of silver, costs 0.5% a year, and launched in April 2006.
Composition last reviewed 2026-09-08; assets as of 2026-09-24.
Key facts
| Ticker | SLV |
|---|---|
| Full name | iShares Silver Trust |
| Issuer | BlackRock |
| Category | Commodities |
| Sub-category | Silver |
| Tracks | the price of silver |
| Expense ratio | 0.5% |
| Assets under management | $34.68bn |
| Inception | 28 April 2006 |
| Asset class | Real Assets |
| Region | Global |
Sector allocation
- Commodities100%
Geographic exposure
Underlying assets
- Physical Silver99%
- Other1%
Top 2 holdings
- 1Physical Silver Bullion
- 2Silver Certificates
Frequently asked
What is SLV's expense ratio?
iShares Silver Trust charges 0.5% a year — $50 on a $10,000 holding.
What does SLV track?
iShares Silver Trust tracks the price of silver.
How large is SLV?
Our dataset puts SLV at about $34.68bn in assets under management (as of 2026-09-24). Assets move with markets and flows, so treat this as a snapshot rather than a current figure.
What are SLV's largest holdings?
The 2 largest holdings in our dataset are Physical Silver Bullion and Silver Certificates.