Silver, long regarded as gold’s lesser-known counterpart, is gaining prominence as an essential commodity and investment asset. While traditionally valued for its ornamental and monetary uses, silver’s increasing industrial applications are driving demand, particularly in sectors like electronics, solar energy, and electric vehicles.
As of March 13, 2025, silver prices in India are edging closer to the significant ₹1,00,000 mark. In international markets, silver is trading at $33.13 per ounce, reflecting strong momentum. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, international silver prices have risen by 14.63%, while on a month-to-date (MTD) basis, they have climbed 6.34%.
Historically seen as a store of value alongside gold, silver’s investment potential is evolving due to its dual nature as both a monetary and industrial asset. Factors such as inflation hedging, currency depreciation concerns, and rising industrial demand have contributed to silver’s growing appeal among investors.
For those looking to invest in silver indirectly, Fund of Funds (FoFs) tracking silver ETFs have delivered impressive returns over the past year. Here are the 5 five silver FoFs, each delivering over 30% returns in 1 year:
Scheme Name | AUM (₹ in Crore ) | Expense Ratio (%) | Invested Amount in ₹ | Current Value in ₹ | Annualized Return (%) |
Axis Silver FOF | 71.82 | 0.16 | 5,00,000 | 6,61,069.51 | 32.21 |
ICICI Pru Silver ETF FOF | 1,008.48 | 0.12 | 5,00,000 | 6,60,758.51 | 32.15 |
UTI Silver ETF Fund of Fund | 44.41 | 0.15 | 5,00,000 | 6,60,762.37 | 32.15 |
HDFC Silver ETF Fund of Fund | 226.42 | 0.27 | 5,00,000 | 6,60,427.3 | 32.09 |
ABSL Silver ETF FOF | 191.42 | 0.3 | 5,00,000 | 6,59,072.28 | 31.81 |
Data as of March 12, 2025.
With rising global demand and its expanding role in key industries, silver continues to capture the attention of both institutional and retail investors. While prices have surged, market participants will be closely monitoring macroeconomic trends, industrial demand, and central bank policies to gauge the metal’s future trajectory.
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Published on: Mar 13, 2025, 1:54 PM IST
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