abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) Performance
SIVR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −24.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +10.3% total return
- 5 years
- +16.9% a year
- 10 years
- +11.6% a year
- Since first price
- +7.8% a year since 2009
SIVR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SIVR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −16.2% | −16.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −6.4% | −6.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −28.7% | −28.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −24.3% | −24.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +10.3% | +10.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +132.6%+32.5%/yr | +132.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +118.2%+16.9%/yr | +118.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +198.5%+11.6%/yr | +198.5% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +64.8%+3.4%/yr | +64.8% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 24, 2009 | +268.0%+7.8%/yr | +268.0% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: SIVR vs SPY
From Jul 24, 2009: SIVR grew to $36,796, SPY to $105,164.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SIVR returns by calendar year
9 of 16 full years positive. Best 2025 (+145.3%), worst 2013 (−36.1%). 2026 is year to date.
SIVR annual returns table
| Year | SIVR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −24.3% | −53.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +145.3% | −13.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +21.1% | −17.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −0.9% | −19.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +2.6% | −32.9% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −12.3% | −25.4% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +47.5% | −35.6% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +15.2% | −15.5% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −9.0% | −20.5% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +6.0% | −16.0% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +15.0% | −23.8% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −12.1% | −25.7% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −19.6% | −30.7% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −36.1% | −42.7% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +9.2% | −28.4% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −10.4% | −44.3% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +82.2% | −20.1% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
SIVR largest drawdowns
Now 53.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2011 | −75.9% | Mar 18, 2020 | Oct 13, 2025 | 8.9 years | 14.5 years |
| Jan 28, 2026 | −53.8% | Oct 23, 2026 | not yet | 9 months | 9 months so far |
| Dec 2, 2009 | −21.9% | Feb 8, 2010 | May 11, 2010 | 2 months | 5 months |
| Oct 16, 2025 | −13.6% | Oct 27, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | 11 days | 43 days |
| Dec 31, 2010 | −13.0% | Jan 25, 2011 | Feb 17, 2011 | 25 days | 48 days |
| May 12, 2010 | −10.9% | Jun 4, 2010 | Sep 2, 2010 | 23 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
SIVR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +39.2% | +21.8% | +11.8% | +8.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 34.9% | 32.0% | 30.3% | 31.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.44 | 0.37 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.77 | 1.13 | 0.77 | 0.62 |
| Best month | +25.9% | +25.9% | +33.5% | +33.5% |
| Worst month | −21.7% | −21.7% | −21.7% | −28.4% |
| Best 12 months | +200.7% | +200.7% | +200.7% | +200.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +8.2% | −20.0% | −25.0% | −40.4% |
| Positive months | 58% | 55% | 51% | 50% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.43 | 0.51 | 0.58 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.29 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
SIVR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 196 | −40.4% | +3.7% | +200.7% | 54% |
| 3-year (a year) | 172 | −26.5% | +1.5% | +64.4% | 58% |
| 5-year (a year) | 148 | −18.2% | +3.1% | +28.3% | 58% |
| 10-year (a year) | 88 | −6.3% | +0.4% | +19.8% | 56% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2009. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SIVR performance overview
abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) returned +10.3% over the past year and +11.6% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2009 it has returned +7.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $36,796. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −75.9%, from Apr 28, 2011 to Mar 18, 2020, and it took 5.6 years to get back to the old high. SIVR finished 9 of its 16 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+145.3%) and the worst 2013 (−36.1%). Volatility has been 31.9% a year.
Related: SIVR chart. See the SIVR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SIVR performance FAQ
What is the SIVR return over the past year?
SIVR returned +10.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.3%.
What is the average annual return of SIVR?
SIVR has returned +16.9% a year over 5 years, +11.6% a year over 10 years, +7.8% a year since July 24, 2009 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in SIVR be worth?
$10,000 invested in SIVR at its first recorded close on July 24, 2009 would be worth about $36,796 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SIVR?
The worst calendar year was 2013, with a total return of −36.1%. The best was 2025 at +145.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of SIVR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −75.9% between April 28, 2011 and March 18, 2020. It recovered to the old high on October 13, 2025, 5.6 years after the bottom.
How volatile is SIVR?
Over the past 3 years SIVR had an annualized volatility of 34.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.00 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).