{
  "id": 14485698,
  "title": "Which Precious Metals ETF is the Best Fit? Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) or abrdn Silver Fund (SIVR)?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/which-precious-metals-etf-is-the-best-fit-sprott-gold-miners-etf-sgdm",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T15:45:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/10/14/which-precious-metals-etf-is-the-best-fit-sprott-gold-miners-etf-sgdm-or-abrdn-silver-fund-sivr/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When considering which precious metals ETF to invest in, two prominent options stand out: the Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) and the abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR). These funds cater to different investment strategies and goals. SGDM offers exposure to gold-mining companies, while SIVR tracks the spot price of physical silver bullion directly.\n\nSGDM's strategy involves holding shares of 48 gold-mining companies, including notable players like Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd, Newmont, and Barrick Mining. This approach provides investors with equity exposure to the gold sector, potentially benefiting from the performance of these companies. In contrast, SIVR holds physical silver bullion in secure vaults, allowing investors to directly own the commodity and its spot price.\n\nHistorically, SGDM has delivered a higher total return of 190% over the past five years, with a CAGR of 23.7%, compared to SIVR's 153% return and 20.4% CAGR. Both funds have similar expense ratios of around 0.4%, with SGDM charging 0.46% and SIVR 0.30%. SIVR is more cost-efficient for long-term holders, generating a dividend yield of 0.97%, whereas SGDM offers a dividend yield of 0.97%.\n\nUltimately, the choice between SGDM and SIVR depends on an investor's risk tolerance and investment objectives. Those seeking high returns and willing to accept operational risks may favor SGDM, while cost-conscious investors looking for direct exposure to physical silver without the associated risks may opt for SIVR.",
  "summary": "SGDM charges a higher 0.46% fee but delivered $3,078 per $1,000 invested, while SIVR's lower 0.3% expense ratio appeals to cost-conscious holders.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Which Precious Metals ETF is the Best Fit? Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) or abrdn Silver Fund (SIVR)?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/which-precious-metals-etf-is-the-best-fit-sprott-gold-miners-etf-sgdm-14494412",
        "published": "2026-10-14T16:05:01.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}