What is The Silver ETFSilver ETF is an exchange-traded fund that invests primarily in raw silver assets, which are held in trust by the fund manager and/or custodian. Typically, silver ETFs are established as grantor trusts, where each share of the ETF represents the specific right to a precise amount of silver, measured in ounces.Silver ETFs aim to track as closely as possible the spot price of silver on the open market. The first to market was the iShares Silver Trust, managed by Barclays Global Investors and introduced in 2006.
ETFs allow for greater liquidity than holding the metal itself, and are easier for individuals to access than the futures markets.
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