iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA:SLV) Hits New 1-Year High – What’s Next?

iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA:SLV)’s share price hit a new 52-week high during trading on Monday . The stock traded as high as $100.20 and last traded at $100.82, with a volume of 45908349 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $92.91.

More iShares Silver Trust News

Here are the key news stories impacting iShares Silver Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Spot silver has exploded past $110/oz and SLV is trading just shy of its all‑time high, driving fund inflows and price momentum that supports SLV. SLV ETF Near All-Time High As Silver Explodes Past $110
• Positive Sentiment: Macro narrative: commentators say precious metals’ record run reflects waning confidence in fiat currencies, a theme that can sustain longer‑term investor demand for SLV. Gold’s, silver’s record run signals a crisis of confidence in fiat currencies
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying continues: a registered advisor disclosed a new $235k position in SLV, signaling some professional allocations alongside retail flows. Adamsbrown Wealth Consultants LLC Makes New $235,000 Investment in iShares Silver Trust $SLV
• Neutral Sentiment: Research shows U.S. retail traders are buying silver ETFs faster than many tech names, amplifying volume and volatility; that can lift SLV short‑term but raises liquidity/volatility considerations. US retail traders buy silver ETFs faster than tech favorites, Vanda Research says
• Negative Sentiment: Several analysts and outlets warn of a speculative bubble and elevated volatility—HSBC and Saxo flag profit‑taking and bubble risk, and Barron’s highlights liquidity/volatility concerns that could trigger sharp pullbacks in SLV. After silver’s massive price rally, it may be time to take profits while momentum lasts – HSBC Gold remains well supported at $5,000, but silver is a bubble – Saxo Bank’s Hansen Silver Falls From Record High. Why Volatility Is a Concern.
• Negative Sentiment: High retail fervor and commentator skepticism (including Jim Cramer advising caution) increase the risk of rapid reversals for SLV despite current gains. Silver is retail traders’ new obsession as record numbers bet on rally — and on a crash Jim Cramer Says He Would ‘Cash’ His Family Silver If Not For This Reason: Rally Is Getting ‘Ridic’

iShares Silver Trust Stock Up 3.9%

The stock’s 50 day moving average is $65.31 and its two-hundred day moving average is $48.63. The company has a market capitalization of $60.54 billion, a PE ratio of -8.51 and a beta of 0.38.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On iShares Silver Trust

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Cadinha & Co. LLC bought a new position in iShares Silver Trust in the fourth quarter worth approximately $393,000. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of iShares Silver Trust by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC now owns 26,626 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $1,715,000 after acquiring an additional 311 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in shares of iShares Silver Trust by 210.5% in the 4th quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 73,717 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $4,749,000 after acquiring an additional 49,973 shares in the last quarter. Mountain Capital Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of iShares Silver Trust in the 4th quarter worth $212,000. Finally, Briaud Financial Planning Inc lifted its stake in shares of iShares Silver Trust by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. Briaud Financial Planning Inc now owns 627,095 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $40,397,000 after purchasing an additional 6,031 shares during the last quarter.

About iShares Silver Trust

iShares Silver Trust (the Trust) owns silver transferred to the Trust in exchange for shares issued by the Trust. The Trust’s each share represents a fractional undivided beneficial interest in its net assets. The assets of the Trust consist of silver held by the Trust’s custodian on behalf of the Trust. The activities of the Trust are limited to issuing baskets of shares in exchange for the silver deposited with the custodian as consideration, selling silver as necessary to cover the sponsor’s fee, Trust expenses not assumed by the sponsor and other liabilities, and delivering silver in exchange for baskets of shares surrendered for redemption.