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Head-to-head · ETF vs ETF
SPDR Gold Shares vs iShares Silver Trust
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The short version
How GLD and SLV compare today, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
The verdict
CleaRank Financial AI favours
GLD
GLD
SLV
28/100
AI score
24/100
+0.4%
1-year change
+19.1%
21.0%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
39.9%
43.4
RSI (14-day)
40.6
The verdict
SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) comes out ahead on CleaRank's model, scoring 28/100 (Sell) against 24/100 (Sell) for iShares Silver Trust (SLV). The scores are close, and no single factor separates them by much.
Key difference
Size is the most obvious gap between the two funds. GLD has $141.7B in net assets, while SLV has $30.0B.
Outlook
GLD would need to regain its 50-day average at $395.87 and its 200-day at $414.64 to turn its downtrend. SLV would need to regain its 50-day average at $57.37 and its 200-day at $65.18 to turn its downtrend.
Price, side by side
Both prices start at 0% on the first day of the period you pick, so the moves compare directly.
Rebased price
-15%-10%-5%0%-4.9%-12%
Oct '26
-5%0%+5%+10%+15%0%-3.1%
Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
-30%-20%-10%0%+10%-13%-26%
May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
0%+50%+100%+150%+19%+0.5%
Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
0%+100%+200%+300%+106%+66%
Sep '24Feb '25Jul '25Dec '25May '26Oct '26
Over 1 year: GLD gained 0.5% and SLV gained 19.3%, a gap of 18.9 points in SLV's favour.
Key metrics
Size and recent performance for each.
Size and market performance
GLD
SLV
$141.7B
Size (net assets / market cap)
$30.0B
$6.9M
24h volume
$10.3M
13%
Position in 52-week range
15%
-4.3%
Price against 50-day average
-8.9%
Reading
Holding GLD costs less than holding SLV. Its expense ratio is 0.40%, while SLV's is 0.50%. On a $10,000 holding, that works out to $40.00 a year for GLD and $50.00 for SLV. GLD is also the bigger fund, with $141.7B in net assets compared with $30.0B for SLV.
Momentum and sentiment
The indicators behind each AI score, side by side.
Indicators side by side
GLD
SLV
28/100
AI score
24/100
43.4
RSI (14-day)
40.6
-4.3%
Price against 50-day average
-8.9%
-8.6%
Price against 200-day average
-19.8%
Technicals
GLD is in a downtrend, trading 4.27% below its 50-day average and 8.61% below its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 43.4, in the neutral zone, with the MACD line negative. SLV is in a downtrend, trading 8.91% below its 50-day average and 19.83% below its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 40.6, in the neutral zone, with the MACD line negative. SLV sits higher in its 52-week range, at 15% against 13% for GLD.
Sentiment
GLD fell 4.88% over the past month and fell 0.04% over three months. SLV fell 12.36% over the past month and fell 3.08% over three months.
Risk and practical tips
How much each moves, how much return each has paid for that risk, and what to watch if you hold either.
Risk measures
GLD
SLV
21.0%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
39.9%
0.92
Sharpe ratio
0.86
Risk
SLV moves more on an average day, 2.26% against 1.19% for GLD. Their worst falls in the price history were 26.4% for GLD (January 2026 to July 2026) and 52.4% for SLV (January 2026 to October 2026). On these measures together, SLV is the riskier of the two.
ProTips
- For GLD, watch the 20-day EMA at $383.16 above the price and the 52-week low at $360.12 below it.
- For SLV, watch the 20-day EMA at $53.92 above the price and the 52-week low at $41.70 below it.
- Costs compound: GLD charges $40.00 a year on $10,000 and SLV $50.00.
Long-term scenarios
Simulated paths from each price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)
Simulated growth of $10,000 in each asset, from its own historical volatility and trend. Statistical outcomes, not forecasts.
Trade plans for both
Entry, stop and target levels from each moving average and its volatility. Educational, not advice.
Actionable Trade Plans
Select Your Trade Bias
Risk Tolerance
Conservative
3%
Aggressive
Portfolio Value
$
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Position Size: $200 - $300 per asset
GLD
Current: $378.95
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$386.53
Aggressive
$378.95
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$398.12
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
-5% from current
$360.00
-10% from current
$341.06
-15% from current
$322.11
SLV
Current: $52.26
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$53.31
Aggressive
$52.26
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$54.90
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
-5% from current
$49.65
-10% from current
$47.03
-15% from current
$44.42
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Disclaimer
The content is for educational purposes only. The verdict weighs trend, valuation and risk together. Trading involves risk of loss. Note: The AI favored GLD based on its price trend, on today's data.
Questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, GLD or SLV?+
On CleaRank's model GLD scores higher, 28/100 (Sell) against 24/100 (Sell) for SLV. This describes the data on this page and is not a personal recommendation.
Which has performed better over the past year, GLD or SLV?+
Over the past year SLV has performed better, with its price up 19.34% against a 0.45% rise for GLD.
Which is cheaper to own, GLD or SLV?+
Costs are lower for GLD, which carries an expense ratio of 0.40% compared with 0.50% for SLV.
Which is riskier, GLD or SLV?+
SLV is the riskier of the two on the measures we track. Average daily move: 1.19% for GLD, 2.26% for SLV. Worst fall in the price history: 26.4% for GLD, 52.4% for SLV.
Which has stronger momentum right now, GLD or SLV?+
GLD has the higher 14-day RSI, 43.4 (neutral) against 40.6 (neutral) for SLV. Both MACD lines are negative. Readings above 70 or below 30 mark stretched momentum.
Which fund is larger, GLD or SLV?+
GLD is the bigger fund. It holds $141.7B in net assets, while SLV holds $30.0B.
How would $10,000 have grown in GLD or SLV?+
Invested in October 2016, $10,000 would be worth $31,432 today in GLD and $31,303 in SLV.
Which is closer to its 52-week high, GLD or SLV?+
GLD is closer: it trades 25.65% below its 52-week high of $509.70, against 52.42% below $109.83 for SLV.
Are GLD and SLV in an uptrend?+
GLD is in a downtrend, trading 4.27% below its 50-day average and 8.61% below its 200-day. SLV is in a downtrend, trading 8.91% below its 50-day average and 19.83% below its 200-day.