What is the iShares Silver Trust ETF?

SLV: iShares Silver Trust ETF. The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price performance of the underlying holdings in the London Silver Fix Price. The SLV has total assets of $5 billion under management and has generated an average annual return of 2.29% since the fund was started in 2006.

Why is iShares Silver Trust not working?

The reason a squeeze on iShares Silver Trust won't work is that its structure is fundamentally different from a regular stock. Technically, the silver investment vehicle isn't an exchange-traded fund, as it doesn't comply with some of the securities laws that govern ETFs.

Is iShares Silver Trust the focal point of the WSB movement?

Over the weekend, many tweets and messages suggested that iShares Silver Trust ( SLV 0.53% ) could be the focal point of efforts to take the WSB movement beyond GameStop.

Should you invest in silver in exchange for shares?

The price would rise, eventually exceeding the value of the underlying silver bullion corresponding to those shares. Authorized participants could make a risk-free arbitrage profit by purchasing silver bullion on the open market and delivering it to the trust in exchange for shares.