
Sprott Inc. has introduced a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to provide investors with comprehensive exposure to silver miners and physical silver. The Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF (NASDAQ: SLVR) aims to capture the growing industrial demand for silver, particularly in green economy applications.
Silver’s importance has been escalating due to its critical role in emerging technologies. The Silver Institute reported that industrial demand for silver rose 7% in 2024, surpassing 700 million ounces for the first time. This surge was primarily driven by green economy applications, including solar panels and electric vehicles.
The ETF distinguishes itself by focusing exclusively on silver miners, avoiding companies that produce silver as a by-product. According to Sprott, this approach provides investors with twice the exposure to silver compared to other mining ETF strategies.
Market conditions further support silver’s investment potential. Historical data suggests that silver prices typically rally during periods of lowered interest rates, currency devaluation, and economic recovery. Notably, silver has historically outperformed gold, with rallies averaging twice the magnitude of gold’s price increases.
The Silver Institute’s World Silver Survey 2024 highlighted complex supply dynamics, with only 28.3% of silver produced from primary silver mines. This intricate production landscape underscores the value of a targeted investment approach like SLVR.
As global economies transition toward low-carbon technologies, silver is emerging as a crucial component in the new energy ecosystem. The Sprott ETF offers investors an opportunity to participate in this technological transformation while potentially benefiting from the metal’s increasing strategic importance.

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