Battle Metals vs. Miners: Silver Edition 2012

For the most part, silver has had a rather impressive yet volatile year. Often overshadowed by its golden competitor, this shiny metal has been able to gain some significant traction over the last four months to make up for its summer dip. And as such, two popular exchange-traded funds have rewarded those investors patient enough to ride out the swings: iShares’ Silver Trust ( SLV ) and Global X’s Silver Miner ETF ( SIL ). Though each fund takes a vastly different approach to the silver market, a close look at their performance on a year-to-date basis shows why these two picks are among investor’s top choices [for more silver ETF news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter ]: See the full story here → Related Posts: Top 50 Silver Investing Blogs Jim Rogers: Silver Is a Better Investment Than Gold Ultimate Guide To Silver Investing 4 Silver Miners That Pay a Dividend 6 Ways Get Your Dividends in Gold and Silver Bullion