Silver ETFs Outperform Gold Amid Market Rally and Industrial Demand

Silver-focused ETFs are shining brighter than their golden counterparts this year, with the Silver Spot US Dollar price surging over 24% since the start of 2025. The metal now trades around $36, buoyed by a weaker dollar, geopolitical tensions, and TRUMP tariffs. Notably, silver has outpaced gold in recent days, climbing 6.4% over the past five trading sessions and 11% in June, compared to gold''s modest 1% gain.

Industrial demand, particularly from renewable energy sectors like solar panels, and tightening supply are fueling silver''s rally. ETFs tracking the metal have reaped the benefits: the Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) soared 36% in three months, while the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) and Aberdeen Standard Physical Silver ETF (SIVR) each gained 12%. Analysts expect the momentum to continue as silver''s dual role as a monetary and industrial metal attracts investors.