iShares Silver Trust $SLV Stock Holdings Increased by Sharkey Howes & Javer

Sharkey Howes & Javer boosted its holdings in shares of iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA:SLV) by 53.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 24,266 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,458 shares during the period. Sharkey Howes & Javer’s holdings in iShares Silver Trust were worth $1,563,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in SLV. Nexus Investment Management ULC lifted its position in shares of iShares Silver Trust by 50.0% during the 3rd quarter. Nexus Investment Management ULC now owns 750 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 250 shares during the last quarter. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of iShares Silver Trust during the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Rialto Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of iShares Silver Trust in the 4th quarter worth $33,000. Hopwood Financial Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of iShares Silver Trust in the 3rd quarter worth $38,000. Finally, Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Silver Trust during the second quarter worth $39,000.

Key Headlines Impacting iShares Silver Trust

Here are the key news stories impacting iShares Silver Trust this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Metals had rallied on March 25 as short‑term hopes of a ceasefire lifted gold and silver — that context helps explain yesterday’s rebound before today’s reversal. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Gains 2% Despite Strong Dollar
• Negative Sentiment: Major market reports show silver fell sharply as oil and other markets rallied, with silver down more than 4% in the session — a direct headwind for SLV. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Dives 2.5% As Oil Markets Rally
• Negative Sentiment: Kitco and other commodity reporters attribute today’s losses to a stronger U.S. Dollar Index (USDX) and rising bond yields — both reduce demand for non‑yielding metals like silver. Solid losses for gold, silver on firmer USDX, rising bond yields
• Negative Sentiment: Barron’s notes fading hopes for an end to fighting in Iran reduced safe‑haven flows into gold and silver — less geopolitical risk support tends to pressure SLV. Gold, Silver Tumble Again. One Thing Is Wreaking Havoc on Precious Metals.
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary highlights that Iran tensions are lifting the dollar and reviving concerns about Fed hikes, creating a double squeeze on silver (diminished safe‑haven demand + higher real rates). Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: XAU Plummets $1,000 – Can Iran Tensions Spark a Rally?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts point to structural selling from retail positioning and momentum unwind as an additional pressure factor — retail crowding can amplify moves lower in SLV. Precious metals price declines stem from retail pile-in, safe haven and debasement trades remain intact – Brookings’ Brooks

iShares Silver Trust Stock Down 6.8%

Shares of NYSEARCA SLV opened at $60.77 on Friday. iShares Silver Trust has a 12 month low of $26.57 and a 12 month high of $109.83. The company has a market cap of $33.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -8.51 and a beta of 0.38. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $76.90 and a 200-day simple moving average of $60.00.

About iShares Silver Trust

iShares Silver Trust (the Trust) owns silver transferred to the Trust in exchange for shares issued by the Trust. The Trust’s each share represents a fractional undivided beneficial interest in its net assets. The assets of the Trust consist of silver held by the Trust’s custodian on behalf of the Trust. The activities of the Trust are limited to issuing baskets of shares in exchange for the silver deposited with the custodian as consideration, selling silver as necessary to cover the sponsor’s fee, Trust expenses not assumed by the sponsor and other liabilities, and delivering silver in exchange for baskets of shares surrendered for redemption.