Silver ETF Investment Escalated in H1 2025

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The latest trade statistics published by The Silver Institute indicates that inflows into silver-backed exchange traded products (ETFs) escalated during the initial six-month period this year. The inflows have reportedly surpassed 2024 totals, it said.

Positive pricing expectations and increased geopolitical and economic uncertainty were the primary drivers of the silver investment boom. It should be mentioned that in June of this year, silver prices reached their highest point in 13 years. The average annual price of silver increased by over 25% between January and June 25.

In the first half of 2025, the silver-backed ETFs saw net inflows of 95 million ounces (Moz). Global silver ETP holdings ended the first quarter of 2025 at 1.13 billion ounces (Boz), almost 7% less than the peak of 1.21 Boz in February 2021. Because of higher silver prices, these holdings' value surpassed US$40 billion for the first time in June. In June of this year, there was a notable increase in purchasing activity.

Regional differences in investment trends were mentioned by the Institute. The volume of retail investment trailed the high levels observed in 2020–2022. In contrast, during the first half of this year, investment in India increased by 7% year over year.

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