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Returns
| 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. | -10.29 | -1.15 | -11.13 | -1.49 | 1.95 |
| Market Price (%) Market price return represents changes to the midpoint price and accounts for distributions from the fund. The midpoint is the average of the bid-ask prices at 4:00 PM ET (when NAV is normally determined for most funds). | -10.61 | -1.12 | -10.89 | -1.02 | 1.98 |
| Benchmark (%) On August 15, 2014, the iShares Silver Trust began referencing a new performance benchmark, the LBMA Silver Price. Benchmark performance prior to this date reflects the London Silver Fix benchmark. | -9.86 | -0.65 | -10.68 | -0.99 | 2.46 |
Missing average annual returns data
| YTD | 1m | 3m | 6m | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. | -3.58 | -1.03 | -3.58 | -3.64 | -10.29 | -3.40 | -44.56 | -13.92 | 25.89 |
| Market Price (%) Market price return represents changes to the midpoint price and accounts for distributions from the fund. The midpoint is the average of the bid-ask prices at 4:00 PM ET (when NAV is normally determined for most funds). | -3.57 | -0.26 | -3.57 | -2.03 | -10.61 | -3.32 | -43.82 | -9.72 | 26.42 |
| Benchmark (%) On August 15, 2014, the iShares Silver Trust began referencing a new performance benchmark, the LBMA Silver Price. Benchmark performance prior to this date reflects the London Silver Fix benchmark. | -3.47 | -0.97 | -3.47 | -3.44 | -9.86 | -1.93 | -43.16 | -9.51 | 33.61 |
Missing cumulative returns data
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
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| Total Return (%) Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. | -35.23 | -18.54 | -13.87 | 16.93 | 3.31 |
| Market Price (%) Market price return represents changes to the midpoint price and accounts for distributions from the fund. The midpoint is the average of the bid-ask prices at 4:00 PM ET (when NAV is normally determined for most funds). | -36.26 | -19.60 | -12.36 | 14.56 | 5.76 |
| Benchmark (%) On August 15, 2014, the iShares Silver Trust began referencing a new performance benchmark, the LBMA Silver Price. Benchmark performance prior to this date reflects the London Silver Fix benchmark. | -34.89 | -18.10 | -13.46 | 17.51 | 3.85 |
Missing calendar year returns data
The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
Growth of Hypothetical $10,000 The growth of hypothetical $10,000 chart reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund expenses, including management fees and other expenses were deducted.
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Key Facts
Key Facts
Net Assets
as of Apr 20, 2018
$5,417,482,391
Ounces in Trust
as of Apr 20, 2018
316,711,113.30
Inception Date
Apr 21, 2006
Exchange
NYSE Arca
Asset Class
Commodity
Reference Benchmark
On August 15, 2014, the iShares Silver Trust began referencing a new performance benchmark, the LBMA Silver Price. Benchmark performance prior to this date reflects the London Silver Fix benchmark.
LBMA Silver Price
Bloomberg Index Ticker
SLVRLN
Tonnes in Trust
One metric tonne is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms or 32,150.7465 troy ounces.
as of Apr 20, 2018
9,850.82
Indicative Basket Amount
as of Apr 20, 2018
47,094.10
Basket Amount
as of Apr 20, 2018
47,096.00
Shares Outstanding
as of Apr 20, 2018
336,150,000
CUSIP
46428Q109
Closing Price
The Closing Price is the price of the last reported trade on the fund’s primary exchange (see “Exchange” above).
as of Apr 20, 2018
16.13
Mid-Point Price
The midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund's NAV is calculated (usually 4:00 pm eastern time for most funds).
as of Apr 20, 2018
16.13
20 Day Avg. Volume
The average number of shares traded in a security across all U.S. exchanges over the last 20 trading days.
as of Apr 20, 2018
9,006,741.20
Daily Volume
The number of shares traded in a security across all U.S. exchanges on the date indicated.
as of Apr 20, 2018
8,050,540.00
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
Equity Beta (3y)
Beta is a measure of the tendency of securities to move with the market as a whole. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta less than 1 indicates the security tends to be less volatile than the market, while a beta greater than 1 indicates the security is more volatile than the market.<br/><br/>Calculated vs. S&P 500
as of Mar 30, 2018
0.38
Standard Deviation (3y)
Standard deviation measures how dispersed returns are around the average. A higher standard deviation indicates that returns are spread out over a larger range of values and thus, more volatile.
as of Mar 30, 2018
22.49%
This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. For standardized performance, please see the Performance section above.
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Important Information
This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. Investors should read it carefully before investing.
iShares Silver Trust (the “Silver Trust”) has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and other documents the Silver Trust has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the issuer and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting www.iShares.com or EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the Silver Trust will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling toll-free 1-800-474-2737.
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Because shares of the Trust are intended to reflect the price of the silver held by the Trust, the market price of the shares is subject to fluctuations similar to those affecting silver prices. Additionally, shares of the Trust are bought and sold at market price, not at net asset value ("NAV"). Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
Shares of the Trust are intended to reflect, at any given time, the market price of silver owned by the Trust at that time less the Trust's expenses and liabilities. The price received upon the sale of shares of the Trust, which trade at market price, may be more or less than the value of the silver represented by such shares. If an investor sells the shares at a time when no active market for them exists, such lack of an active market will most likely adversely affect the price received for the shares. For a more complete discussion of risk factors relative to the Trust, carefully read the prospectus.
Following an investment in the Trust, several factors may have the effect of causing a decline in the prices of silver and a corresponding decline in the price of the shares. Among them: (i) A change in economic conditions, such as a recession, can adversely affect the price of silver. Silver is used in a wide range of industrial applications, and an economic downturn could have a negative impact on its demand and, consequently, its price and the price of the shares. (ii) A significant change in the attitude of speculators and investors towards silver. Should the speculative community take a negative view towards silver, a decline in world silver prices could occur, negatively impacting the price of the shares. (iii) A significant increase in silver price hedging activity by silver producers. Traditionally, silver producers have not hedged to the same extent as other producers of precious metals (gold, for example) do. Should there be an increase in the level of hedge activity of silver producing companies, it could cause a decline in world silver prices, adversely affecting the price of the shares.
Silver Spot Prices provided by The Bullion Desk. No warranty is given for the accuracy of these prices and no liability is accepted for reliance thereon. Prices are provided on a reasonable efforts basis and delays may occur both because of the delay in third parties communicating the information to the site and because of delays inherent in posting information over the internet. Prices shown are indicative only and do not represent actionable quotations on prices of actual trades. Although shares of the Trust may be bought or sold on the secondary market through any brokerage account, shares are not redeemable except in large aggregated units called "Baskets". Only registered broker-dealers that become authorized participants by entering into a contract with the sponsor and the trustee of the Trust may purchase or redeem Baskets.
The amount of silver represented by shares of the Trust will decrease over the life of the Trust due to sales of silver necessary to pay the sponsor's fee and Trust expenses. Without increases in the price of silver sufficient to compensate for that decrease, the price of the shares will also decline, and investors will lose money on their investment in the shares. The Trust will have limited duration. The liquidation of the trust may occur at a time when the disposition of the trust's silver will result in losses to investors.
Although market makers will generally take advantage of differences between the NAV and the trading price of Trust shares through arbitrage opportunities, there is no guarantee that they will do so. There is no guarantee an active trading market will develop for the shares, which may result in losses on your investment at the time of disposition of your shares. The value of the shares of the Trust will be adversely affected if silver owned by the trust is lost or damaged in circumstances in which the Trust is not in a position to recover the corresponding loss.
Shares of the Trust are not deposits or other obligations of or guaranteed by BlackRock, Inc., and its affiliates. An investment in the Trust is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency and its return and yield will fluctuate with market conditions.
When comparing commodities and the Trust, it should be remembered that the sponsor's fee associated with the Trust is not borne by investors in individual commodities. Buying and selling shares of the Trust will result in brokerage commissions.
Because the expenses involved in an investment in physical silver will be dispersed among all holders of shares of the Trust, an investment in the Trust may represent a cost-efficient alternative to investments in silver for investors not otherwise able to participate directly in the market for physical silver.
Net Asset Value (NAV) is determined as specified in the prospectus: the iShares Silver Trust's silver and other assets are valued on the basis of each day's announced LBMA Silver Price. All references to LBMA Silver Price are used with the permission of ICE Benchmark Administration Limited and have been provided for informational purposes only. ICE Benchmark Administration Limited accepts no liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the prices or the underlying product to which the prices may be referenced.
Certain sectors and markets perform exceptionally well based on current market conditions and iShares Funds can benefit from that performance. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such results will be repeated.
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