SIL vs SILJ
Two funds, one decision: we compare cost, performance and what each ETF actually holds in September 2026.
SIL tracks the Solactive Global Silver Miners index with 43 holdings, led by Wheaton Precious Metals at 24%, for 0.65% a year. SILJ tracks the Nasdaq Junior Silver Miners Index with 71 smaller producers for 0.69% and yields 1.86% versus 1.09% for SIL. SIL suits investors who want the largest producers and streamers; SILJ suits those who want junior miners. Educational content, not financial advice.
SIL tracks the Solactive Global Silver Miners index with 43 holdings, led by Wheaton Precious Metals at 24%, for 0.65% a year. SILJ tracks the Nasdaq Junior Silver Miners Index with 71 smaller produce...
Investment Analysis
SIL
SIL
Pros
- Focus on the largest silver producers and streamers, led by Wheaton Precious Metals
- Much larger fund at $4.97 billion in net assets, trading since April 2010
- Expense ratio of 0.65% is slightly lower than SILJ's 0.69%
Considerations
- Wheaton Precious Metals alone is 24% of the fund, a heavy single-stock weight
- Only 43 holdings, so the portfolio is narrow
- Lower dividend yield of 1.09% compared with 1.86% for SILJ
SILJ
SILJ
Pros
- 71 holdings across smaller silver producers give broader company coverage
- Higher dividend yield of 1.86% versus 1.09% for SIL
- Top holding is capped near 10.5%, so no single stock dominates the fund
Considerations
- Expense ratio of 0.69% is the higher of the two
- Much smaller at $640 million, so spreads can be wider than on SIL
- Junior miners are typically more volatile and less financially robust than large producers
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