Questions To Ask Before Investing In Silver ETFs

While the demand for gold is well known, silver’s demand has also gone up over the years. Investing in silver ETFs is a prudent way to invest in this metal and diversify your portfolio. Market regulator SEBI paved the way for silver ETFs last year, in November, by issuing operating guidelines. Many fund houses have launched silver ETFs following SEBI’s clearance.

Like Gold ETFs, silver ETFs represent silver held in dematerialized format. As per SEBI, they must invest silver ETFs must invest 95% in silver and silver-related instruments. While Gold is considered a safe haven during inflationary times, silver too can provide some relief in the long term.