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2 days agoSILJ Soars With 'The Silver Surge', But The Joy Ride Is Getting Rocky
SILJ's performance is highly volatile, amplifying both gains and losses due to its concentrated holdings in junior silver miners.
Silver delivered one of the most explosive commodity performances of the past year, surging 137% from February 2025 to February 2026. The iShares Silver Trust ( NYSEARCA:SLV) climbed from $29.46 to $69.72. A sharp 17.5% selloff in January 2026 tested conviction, triggered by Federal Reserve chair speculation that sent the dollar surging. After the drop, Reddit lit up with loss posts and SLV put option wins.