SLV monthly performance report
Monthly SLV research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
SLV monthly report
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Key takeaways
- SLV (SLV) closed August 2026 at $56.07, up 7.09% for the month and +63.23% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, SLV is −12.96%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −12.11% versus its 200-day moving average ($63.79), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, SLV has outperformed the S&P 500 by +86.58%, with a relative strength index reading of 154.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
SLV ended August 2026 at $56.07, posting a monthly return of +7.09%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +4.04%.
The current quarter stands at +2.00% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −12.11% versus the 200-day moving average ($63.79).
Year-to-date, SLV is −12.96% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −25.85%. The stock is currently −48.95% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −52.28%.
| Period | SLV | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +4.14% | −0.20% | +4.34% |
| 1 Week | +8.45% | +3.90% | +4.55% |
| 1 Month | +7.09% | +3.05% | +4.04% |
| 3 Months | −15.89% | +7.11% | −23.00% |
| 6 Months |