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The Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) has generated a total return of 190% over the last five years, a compound annual growth rate of 23.7%, outpacing the abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) which delivered a 153% total return and a 20.4% compound annual growth rate over the same period.
The performance gap highlights the distinct risk profiles of equity-based mining exposure versus direct physical commodity ownership.
SGDM holds a portfolio of 48 companies focused on gold producers in the United States and Canada, while SIVR tracks the spot price of physical silver bullion by holding the metal in secure vaults.
This structural difference means SGDM carries operational risks associated with the mining sector, including labor disputes and supply chain disruptions, whereas SIVR's performance is tied directly to silver prices without exposure to business management or extraction costs.
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