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SLV vs PSLV: the verdict
How SLV and PSLV compare today, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
The verdict
CleaRank Financial AI favours
SLV
SLV
PSLV
26/100
AI score
21/100
+15.9%
1-year change
+13.7%
37.6%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
38.9%
33.8
RSI (14-day)
31.9
The verdict
iShares Silver Trust (SLV) comes out ahead on CleaRank's model, scoring 26/100 (Sell) against 21/100 (Sell) for Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV). The scores are close, and no single factor separates them by much.
Key difference
SLV's price climbed 10.28% over the last year, and PSLV's gained 7.75% over the same stretch.
Outlook
SLV would need to regain its 50-day average at $56.99 and its 200-day at $64.95 to turn its downtrend. PSLV would need to regain its 50-day average at $20.57 and its 200-day at $23.24 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%-15%-17%
Oct '26
0%+10%+20%-4.9%-5.7%
Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
-30%-20%-10%0%+10%+20%-26%-26%
May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
0%+50%+100%+150%+16%+14%
Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
0%+100%+200%+300%+83%+74%
Sep '24Feb '25Jul '25Dec '25May '26Oct '26
Over 1 year: SLV gained 15.9% and PSLV gained 13.7%, a gap of 2.2 points in SLV's favour.
Key metrics
Size and recent performance for each.
Size and market performance
SLV
PSLV
$30.0B
Size (net assets / market cap)
$10.9B
11.0M
Volume (shares, last session)
5.7M
11%
Position in 52-week range
10%
-13.1%
Price against 50-day average
-14.7%
Reading
The expense ratio on SLV is 0.50% a year.
Momentum and sentiment
The indicators behind each AI score, side by side.
Indicators side by side
SLV
PSLV
26/100
AI score
21/100
33.8
RSI (14-day)
31.9
-13.1%
Price against 50-day average
-14.7%
-24.1%
Price against 200-day average
-24.8%
Technicals
SLV is in a downtrend, trading 13.12% below its 50-day average and 24.05% below its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 31.4, in the bearish zone, with the MACD line negative. PSLV is in a downtrend, trading 14.66% below its 50-day average and 24.78% below its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 30.3, in the bearish zone, with the MACD line negative.
Sentiment
SLV fell 16.23% over the past month and fell 7.36% over three months. PSLV fell 17.17% over the past month and fell 7.26% 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
SLV
PSLV
37.6%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
38.9%
0.74
Sharpe ratio
0.69
Risk
They move about the same on an average day, 2.42% for SLV and 2.54% for PSLV. Their worst falls in the price history were 54.0% for SLV (January 2026 to October 2026) and 52.2% for PSLV.
ProTips
- For SLV, watch the 20-day EMA at $53.03 above the price and the 52-week low at $42.23 below it.
- For PSLV, watch the 20-day EMA at $19.05 above the price and the 52-week low at $15.23 below it.
SLV vs PSLV: long-term scenarios
Simulated paths from each price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Simulated growth of $10,000
$20K$40K$60K$80K$84.3K$78.6K$21.9K$21K
202620282030203220342036
SLV
PSLV
$5,714
Downside, 2036 (10th)
$5,623
$21,948
Base case, 2036 (median)
$21,017
$84,302
Upside, 2036 (90th)
$78,552
In the median simulated path, $10,000 in SLV grows to about $21,900 and $10,000 in PSLV to about $21,000 by 2036. The paths come from each asset's own historical volatility and trend; they are 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
SLV
Current: $49.16
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$50.14
Aggressive
$49.16
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$51.65
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
-5% from current
$46.70
-10% from current
$44.24
-15% from current
$41.79
PSLV
Current: $17.42
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$17.77
Aggressive
$17.42
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$18.30
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
-5% from current
$16.55
-10% from current
$15.68
-15% from current
$14.81
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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 SLV based on price momentum, on today's data.
SLV vs PSLV: questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, SLV or PSLV?+
On CleaRank's model SLV scores higher, 26/100 (Sell) against 21/100 (Sell) for PSLV. This describes the data on this page and is not a personal recommendation.
Which has performed better over the past year, SLV or PSLV?+
Over the past year SLV has performed better, with its price up 10.28%, compared with a 7.75% rise for PSLV.
Which is riskier, SLV or PSLV?+
On the measures we track, the two carry roughly similar risk. SLV's average daily move is 2.42% and PSLV's is 2.54%. In the price history, SLV's worst fall was 54.0% and PSLV's was 52.2%.
Which has stronger momentum right now, SLV or PSLV?+
SLV has the higher 14-day RSI, 31.4 (bearish) against 30.3 (bearish) for PSLV. Both MACD lines are negative. Readings above 70 or below 30 mark stretched momentum.
How would $10,000 have grown in SLV or PSLV?+
Invested in October 2016, $10,000 would be worth $29,156 today in SLV and $25,733 in PSLV.
Which is closer to its 52-week high, SLV or PSLV?+
PSLV is closer: it trades 54.45% below its 52-week high of $38.13, against 55.74% below $109.83 for SLV.
Are SLV and PSLV in an uptrend?+
SLV is in a downtrend, trading 13.12% below its 50-day average and 25.15% below its 200-day. PSLV is in a downtrend, trading 14.66% below its 50-day average and 25.27% below its 200-day.