SLV
iShares Silver Trust
ETF
$54.95−3.19 (−5.49%)Close Sep 28, 2026
SLV returned 7.00% a year from Apr 2006 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $39,784. It fell 76.28% from Apr 2011 to Mar 2020, and it took 14.5 years to get back to its high.
Apr 28, 2006 – Sep 28, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $39,784 | 7.00% | −76.28% | 0.37 |
| $10,000 became | $39,784 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 7.00% |
| Max drawdown | −76.28% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.37 |
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Growth of $10,000
- SLV
Trailing returns
| Period | SLV |
|---|---|
| 1M | −8.45% |
| 3M | +3.13% |
| 6M | −13.38% |
| YTD | −14.70% |
| 1Y | +31.27% |
| 3Y | +38.37% |
| 5Y | +21.47% |
| 10Y | +11.68% |
| 15Y | +4.38% |
| 20Y | +8.12% |
| Since 2006 | +7.00% |
Metrics
| Return | SLV |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $39,784 |
| Total return | 297.84% |
| CAGR | 7.00% |
| Calendar years | SLV |
| Best year | 144.66% |
| Worst year | −36.30% |
| Positive years | 11 of 19 |
| Risk | SLV |
| Max drawdown | −76.28% |
| Longest drawdown | 14.5 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.37% |
| Risk-adjusted | SLV |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.37 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.51 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.09 |
| Return | SLV |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $39,784 |
| Total return | 297.84% |
| CAGR | 7.00% |
| Calendar years | SLV |
| Best year | 144.66% |
| Worst year | −36.30% |
| Positive years | 11 of 19 |
| Risk | SLV |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −76.28% |
| Longest drawdown | 14.5 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.37% |
| Risk-adjusted | SLV |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.37 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.51 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.09 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −76.3% | Apr 2011 | Mar 2020 | Oct 2025 |
| −57.1% | Mar 2008 | Oct 2008 | Sep 2010 |
| −52.3% | Jan 2026 | Jul 2026 | Not yet |
| −35.2% | May 2006 | Jun 2006 | Nov 2007 |
| −13.8% | Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 |
Annual returns
| Year | SLV |
|---|---|
| 2006from Apr 28 | −6.86% |
| 2007 | +14.25% |
| 2008 | −23.79% |
| 2009 | +47.68% |
| 2010 | +82.47% |
| 2011 | −10.74% |
| 2012 | +9.02% |
| 2013 | −36.30% |
| 2014 | −19.51% |
| 2015 | −12.42% |
| 2016 | +14.56% |
| 2017 | +5.82% |
| 2018 | −9.19% |
| 2019 | +14.88% |
| 2020 | +47.30% |
| 2021 | −12.45% |
| 2022 | +2.37% |
| 2023 | −1.09% |
| 2024 | +20.89% |
| 2025 | +144.66% |
| 2026to Sep 28 | −14.70% |