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SSLN
iShares Physical Silver ETC
Overview
Important Information: Capital at Risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.
Important Information: The value of your investment will vary and your initial investment amount cannot be guaranteed, The securities issued by iShares Physical Metals plc are limited recourse obligations which are payable solely out of the underlying secured property. If the secured property is insufficient any outstanding claims will remain unpaid. ETCs will seek exposure to a limited number of market sectors. Compared to investments which spread investment risk more generally through a variety of sectors, price movements may have a greater effect on the overall value of the investment. Precious metal prices are generally more volatile than most other asset classes, making investments riskier and more complex than other investments.ETCs trade on exchanges like securities and are bought and sold at market prices which may be different to the net asset values of the ETCs.
The index is not a benchmark within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2016/1011.
Performance
Performance
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Returns
This chart shows the fund's performance as the percentage loss or gain per year over the last 10 years.
During this period performance was achieved under circumstances that no longer apply
*On , the Fund changed its name and/or investment objective and policy..
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | -18.4 | -13.8 | 17.0 | 3.4 | -8.7 | 16.2 | 46.2 | -13.0 | 3.5 | -0.8 |
| Index (%) | -18.1 | -13.5 | 17.5 | 3.8 | -8.3 | 16.7 | 46.8 | -12.8 | 3.7 | -0.6 |
Missing calendar year returns data
| From 30-Sep-2019 To 30-Sep-2020 |
From 30-Sep-2020 To 30-Sep-2021 |
From 30-Sep-2021 To 30-Sep-2022 |
From 30-Sep-2022 To 30-Sep-2023 |
From 30-Sep-2023 To 30-Sep-2024 |
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Total Return (%)
as of 30-Sep-2024 |
36.95 | -9.46 | -11.81 | 21.08 | 34.40 |
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Index (%)
as of 30-Sep-2024 |
37.50 | -9.27 | -11.64 | 21.32 | 34.67 |
| 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | 22.46 | 10.10 | 12.33 | 6.41 | -2.29 |
| Index (%) | 22.70 | 10.32 | 12.59 | 6.75 | -1.96 |
Missing average annual returns data
| YTD | 1m | 3m | 6m | 1y | 3y | 5y | 10y | Incept. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Return (%) | 28.81 | -8.62 | 4.12 | -1.91 | 22.46 | 33.46 | 78.85 | 86.22 | -27.13 |
| Index (%) | 29.05 | -8.60 | 4.17 | -1.81 | 22.70 | 34.27 | 80.96 | 92.24 | -23.67 |
Missing cumulative returns data
The figures shown relate to past performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Markets could develop very differently in the future. It can help you to assess how the fund has been managed in the past
Share Class and Benchmark performance displayed in USD hedged Share Class Benchmark performance is displayed in USD.
Performance is shown on a Net Asset Value (NAV) basis, with gross income reinvested where applicable. Performance data is based on the net asset value (NAV) of the ETC which may not be the same as the market price of the ETC. Individual shareholders may realize returns that are different to the NAV performance.
The return of your investment may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations if your investment is made in a currency other than that used in the past performance calculation. Source: Blackrock
Key Facts
Key Facts
Net Assets of Fund
as of 13-Dec-2024
USD 1,059,943,736
Fund Base Currency
USD
Index
LBMA Silver Price
Tonnes in Trust
as of 12-Dec-2024
1,072.07
ISIN
IE00B4NCWG09
Domicile
Ireland
Rebalance Frequency
None
UCITS Compliant
No
Issuing Company
iShares Physical Metals plc
Administrator
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Fiscal Year End
30 April
Fund Launch Date
08-Apr-2011
Asset Class
Commodity
Shares Outstanding
as of 13-Dec-2024
36,127,332
Ounces in Trust
as of 12-Dec-2024
34,467,634.47
Total Expense Ratio
0.20%
Use of Income
No Income
Product Structure
Physical metal
Methodology
Physical Replication
UCITS Eligible
Yes
Fund Manager
BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited
Custodian
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., London Branch
Bloomberg Ticker
SSLN LN
Portfolio Characteristics
Portfolio Characteristics
Index Level
as of 13-Dec-2024
USD 3,073.50
Index Ticker
SLVRLN
Ratings
Registered Locations
Registered Locations
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Austria
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Belgium
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Denmark
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Ireland
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Italy
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Luxembourg
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Netherlands
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Norway
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Singapore
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Spain
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Sweden
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United Kingdom
Listings
Listings
| Exchange | Ticker | Currency | Listing Date | SEDOL | Bloomberg Ticker | RIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Stock Exchange | SSLN | GBP | 11-Apr-2011 | B425ZM7 | SSLN LN | SSLN.L |
| London Stock Exchange | ISLN | USD | 11-Apr-2011 | B4NCWG0 | ISLN LN | ISLN.L |
| Bolsa Mexicana De Valores | ISLN | MXN | 06-Mar-2024 | BPBJWK4 | ISLNN MM | ISLNN.MX |
Literature
Literature
If the Fund invests in any underlying fund, certain portfolio information, including sustainability characteristics and business-involvement metrics, provided for the Fund may include information (on a look-through basis) of such underlying fund, to the extent available.
Important Information
The price of the investments may go up or down and the investor may not get back the amount invested. Your income is not fixed and may fluctuate. The securities are priced in US Dollars and the value of the investment in other currencies will be affected by exchange rate movements.
iShares Physical Metals plc are limited recourse obligations which are payable solely out of the underlying secured property. If the secured property is insufficient any outstanding claims will remain unpaid.
Precious metal prices are generally more volatile than most other asset classes, making investments riskier and more complex than other investments.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Performance is quoted in the base currency of the fund and as such investors’ returns may be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
While the iShares Physical ETC securities have been structured to be eligible for investment by UCITS funds, there is a risk that a local regulatory authority or a court may apply a different interpretation, resulting in the iShares Physical ETC securities not being eligible for investment by UCITS funds in a particular country. Prospective investors should satisfy themselves independently that they may invest in the iShares Physical ETC securities and should consult their professional advisers on the implications of such an investment.
As at 1 November 2022, the authorised participants are: Citigroup Global Markets Ltd, HSBC Bank Plc, Optiver V.O.F, Susquehanna Ireland Limited, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited, Flow Traders B.V., Jane Street Financial Limited, Merrill Lynch International, Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and Virtu Financial Ireland Limited.
Review the MSCI methodology behind the Sustainability Characteristics and Business Involvement metrics: 1ESG Fund Ratings; 2Index Carbon Footprint Metrics; 3Business Involvement Screening Research; 4ESG Screened Index Methodology; 5ESG Controversies; 6MSCI Implied Temperature Rise
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