abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:SIVR) Shares Gap Down – What’s Next?

abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:SIVR)’s share price gapped down prior to trading on Wednesday . The stock had previously closed at $77.39, but opened at $73.27. abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF shares last traded at $73.3610, with a volume of 1,381,353 shares trading hands.

Key Stories Impacting abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF

Here are the key news stories impacting abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent geopolitical events and safe‑haven flows have supported higher silver prices, which underpin SIVR’s elevated levels and justify continued investor interest. Gold and Silver Prices Are Surging Again Following Venezuela Developments
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary point to strong demand and bullish technical patterns for silver entering 2026, which supports medium‑term upside for silver‑backed ETFs like SIVR. Gold and silver enter 2026 as cornerstone assets amid strong demand and volatility risks
• Neutral Sentiment: Options and structured trades around silver are increasing (Barron’s notes bullish option strategies), which can amplify intraday moves but also provide liquidity and hedging that could limit long swings. Silver Exhibits Rare Trading Phenomenon. How to Play It.
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank warns that the Bloomberg Commodity Index annual rebalancing (Jan 9–15) typically forces selling of precious metals to rebalance weights — a mechanical flow that can pressure silver ETFs in the short term. Gold and silver face January headwind as index rebalancing looms
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentators and chart analysts are flagging profit‑taking and short‑term price pressure after the recent run — these tactical exits can disproportionately impact ETFs like SIVR. Profit-taking price pressure on gold, silver
• Negative Sentiment: Elevated volatility in silver (recently even outpacing Bitcoin) raises risk‑management selling by leveraged or mandate‑driven funds, which can accelerate outflows from physical silver ETFs. Silver Overtook Bitcoin on Volatility to End 2025—Can BTC Reclaim “Risk Asset” Crown in 2026?

abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF Stock Down 3.4%

The business’s fifty day moving average price is $56.52 and its 200 day moving average price is $45.50.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of SIVR. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB increased its holdings in abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF by 245.6% in the 3rd quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB now owns 553 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 393 shares in the last quarter. Stone House Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. AdvisorNet Financial Inc raised its holdings in abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF by 48.1% in the 3rd quarter. AdvisorNet Financial Inc now owns 1,189 shares of the company’s stock valued at $53,000 after buying an additional 386 shares during the last quarter. CoreFirst Bank & Trust acquired a new stake in abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $48,000. Finally, Trust Co. of Vermont bought a new stake in abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $56,000.

About abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF

ETFS Silver Trust (the Trust) is formed to own silver transferred to the Trust in exchange for shares issued by the Trust. The investment objective of the Trust is for the Shares to reflect the performance of the price of silver bullion, less the expenses of the Trust’s operations. ETFS Physical Silver Shares (the Shares) are issued by ETFS Silver Trust. The sponsor of the Trust is ETF Securities USA LLC.