China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its position in iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA:SLV – Free Report) by 167.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 177,900 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after buying an additional 111,500 shares during the period. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in iShares Silver Trust were worth $7,538,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of SLV. Center for Financial Planning Inc. bought a new stake in iShares Silver Trust during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Nexus Investment Management ULC boosted its position in iShares Silver Trust by 50.0% in the 3rd quarter. Nexus Investment Management ULC now owns 750 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 250 shares during the period. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in iShares Silver Trust during the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. Hopwood Financial Services Inc. bought a new stake in iShares Silver Trust during the third quarter valued at about $38,000. Finally, Addison Advisors LLC purchased a new position in iShares Silver Trust in the second quarter valued at about $31,000.
iShares Silver Trust News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting iShares Silver Trust this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical safe‑haven flows are lifting precious metals — U.S.‑Iran developments have supported modest gains in gold and silver, helping ETF flows into SLV. Gold, silver see modest gains as marketplace monitors U.S.-Iran developments
- Positive Sentiment: Bargain buying and bullish technical structure have supported recent rallies in silver, giving near‑term upside momentum for SLV if key supports hold. Gold, silver rally on bargain buying
- Positive Sentiment: Technical forecasts highlight a bullish structure for metals ahead of key Fed communications, which can attract inflows into metal ETFs like SLV when risk‑off/discount opportunities appear. Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Bullish Structure Builds Ahead of FOMC Minutes
- Neutral Sentiment: Big bullish price targets from market participants (AuAg funds projecting much higher gold and silver prices) could underpin long‑term investor interest in SLV, but those same forecasts warn of large intra‑year swings — increasing short‑term volatility. Gold headed to $6,000 this year, silver to $133, but expect 30% price swings – AuAg Funds
- Neutral Sentiment: BMO sees an even stronger bull case for gold (very high targets) but explicitly flags silver’s market balance as a reason for caution — a mixed signal for SLV investors weighing upside vs supply/demand risk. Gold to rise near $6,500/oz in 2026 as bull case strengthens, silver’s market balance suggests caution for investors – BMO’s Amos
- Negative Sentiment: Hawkish Fed signals and rising U.S. Treasury yields, plus a firmer dollar, are cited as headwinds that could limit metals upside and pressure SLV if rate expectations firm. Investors should watch Fed minutes and PCE data. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Fed Pressure Builds – Will Gold Smash $5,020 or Stall?
iShares Silver Trust Price Performance
iShares Silver Trust Profile
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.
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