{
  "id": 19553882,
  "title": "Is the iShares Silver Trust a Buy After Falling Nearly 60% From Its High?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/is-the-ishares-silver-trust-a-buy-after-falling-nearly-60-from-its",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-11T21:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/11/is-the-ishares-silver-trust-a-buy-after-falling-mo/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) has experienced a significant drop of nearly 60% from its peak price, prompting the question of whether it remains a worthwhile investment. SLV, managed by BlackRock's subsidiary and holding $26.4 billion in assets, is a convenient means to invest in silver without owning the metal itself. With a price of $47 per share as of now, it is crucial to examine the factors that led to this decline and ponder if the trust is still a prudent choice amid market uncertainty.\n\nThe surge in SLV's value during early 2026 was primarily attributed to three factors. Firstly, investors anticipated the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, which would devalue the U.S. dollar and boost precious metals. Secondly, industrial demand for silver - employed in solar panels, electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and data centers - outpaced supply, increasing market demand. Lastly, declining ore grades, rising mining costs, and stricter environmental regulations hampered silver production.\n\nHowever, an unexpected event - the Iran war - altered this positive outlook. The ensuing oil price surge and inflation led the Fed to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Consequently, the U.S. dollar strengthened against precious metals, and fixed-income investments became more attractive. The AI market, a significant driver of industrial silver demand, encountered challenges due to higher rates, making data center construction more expensive. Some Democratic governors even suggested a moratorium on new data center permits.\n\nDespite the near-term selling pressure, silver is anticipated to rebound over the long term. The Democratic takeover of Congress could potentially end the Iran war, thereby reducing oil prices, curbing inflation, and prompting the Fed to lower interest rates. Should this occur, the negative headwinds for SLV and other precious metals would disappear. For long-term investors, accumulating more shares of SLV could prove advantageous as it provides a stable hedge against fiat currency debasement and economic shocks. While immediate recovery may not be swift, silver remains a dependable long-term investment option.",
  "summary": "The top silver ETF faces significant near-term headwinds.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}