The IAU ETF Offers Better Stability While the SLVP ETF Brings a Higher Risk to Reward Ratio

The iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:SLVP) and the iShares Gold Trust (NYSEMKT:IAU) both target precious metals themes but differ sharply in recent returns, volatility, and portfolio concentration. SLVP focuses on global silver and metals mining companies, making it a play on equities closely tied to silver prices. IAU, in contrast, provides direct exposure to gold prices through physical holdings. This comparison looks at cost, performance, risk, and the makeup of both funds to h ...