Core Insights - Silver is outperforming gold in both ETF performance and commodity price increase, with the iShares MSCI Global Silver & Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) up 141.2% this year, surpassing the VanEck Junior Gold Miner ETF (GDXY) which is up 139.7% [1] - The Abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) has increased by 67.9%, outperforming the iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM) which is up 50.9% [2] - The current surge in precious metals is driven by macroeconomic factors including uncertainty over the U.S. government shutdown, a weaker dollar, and ongoing foreign central bank buying [3][4] Performance of Precious Metals - The WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy ETF (GDMN) has seen an extraordinary increase of 192% this year, although this is achieved through leverage [5] - Platinum is also performing well, with the GraniteShares Platinum Trust (PLTM) up nearly 80% this year [5] - Gold prices have surged past $4,000 an ounce, indicating strong momentum in the gold market [6] Comparative Performance of ETFs - The following ETFs have shown significant year-to-date returns: - WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy (GDMN): 192.0% - GraniteShares Platinum Trust (PLTM): 79.6% - Abrdn Physical Platinum Shares (PPLT): 78.4% - Abrdn Physical Silver Shares (SIVR): 67.8% - iShares Silver Trust (SLV): 67.3% - iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM): 50.8% - SPDR Gold MiniShares (GLDM): 50.7% - GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR): 50.7% - VanEck Merk Gold Trust (OUNZ): 50.7% - Goldman Sachs Physical Gold (AAAU): 50.7% [7]