SLV vs GDX: Is a Silver ETF a Better Buy Than a Gold Miner Fund in 2026?

The iShares Silver Trust provides direct exposure to physical silver bullion, while the VanEck Gold Miners ETF invests in companies that extract gold. The iShares Silver Trust has delivered significantly higher total returns over the trailing 12 months but has historically experienced a deeper maximum drawdown.

The Motley Fool • 19 hours ago

Is Silver a ‘Buy' after gaining 11% in a week?

After crashing roughly 50% from early 2026 highs near $117 and turning negative year-to-date (YTD), Silver once again appears to be on an uptrend.

Finbold • Aug 7, 2026

Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Holds Above $4,250 Ahead of U.S. Payrolls

Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold holds above $4,250 while silver remains near multi-year highs as traders await Friday's U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report for fresh Fed policy clues.

FXEmpire • Aug 7, 2026

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Rallies As Traders Bet On Dovish Fed

Precious metals markets rally, supported by weaker dollar and falling Treasury yields.

FXEmpire • a day ago

Gold, silver rally as yields fall after surprise jobs loss - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold and silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Friday, as a surprise decline in July payrolls pulled Treasury yields lower and reduced near-term Fed hike expectations.

Kitco • Aug 7, 2026

Gold, silver rally as weak payrolls cut Fed hike pressure - Kitco PM Report

Spot gold and silver prices rallied after the North American equities close Friday, as a negative July payrolls print pulled Treasury yields lower, softened the U.S. dollar and eased pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates again in September.

Kitco • 18 hours ago

Investors take profits in gold and silver as oil, yields rise after Hormuz deal doubts - Kitco PM Report

Spot gold and silver prices were weaker in late U.S. trading Thursday, as rising oil prices, firmer Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar prompted investors to take some profits after Wednesday's breakout rally.

Kitco • Aug 6, 2026

Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: NFP Outlook Keeps Bullion Rally in Focus

Meta Description: Gold and silver remain supported ahead of Friday's U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report as softer labor market data, Fed rate expectations, and central bank demand keep bullion in focus.

FXEmpire • Aug 6, 2026

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Moves Lower Amid Profit-Taking

Precious metals markets are losing ground as traders focus on rising Treasury yields and stronger dollar.

FXEmpire • Aug 6, 2026

Gold and Silver Price Forecast: US Jobs Data Puts $4,300 and $64 in Focus

Gold and silver test key resistance as investors await U.S. jobs data, with $4,300 in gold and $64 in silver likely to determine the next move.

FXEmpire • Aug 7, 2026