The Abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) has a lower expense ratio of 0.30% and manages $5.43 billion in assets, while the Abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (PPLT) has a 0.60% expense ratio and $2.86 billion in assets. SIVR outperformed PPLT in five-year growth of $1,000.

Both SIVR and PPLT are physically backed precious metals funds by Aberdeen Investments, providing straightforward exposure to silver and platinum. SIVR’s lower expense ratio could appeal to long-term investors, while PPLT saw milder drawdowns over the past five years.

SIVR tracks physical silver with an expense ratio of 0.30%, while PPLT tracks platinum with a 0.60% expense ratio. SIVR had a higher five-year growth of $1,000 at $3,149 compared to PPLT’s $2,133. SIVR also experienced a slightly higher drawdown than PPLT.

PPLT is a single-asset ETF backed by physical platinum, offering cost-effective access to platinum price movements and minimizing credit risk. SIVR tracks the price of physical silver and both funds are designed for investors seeking direct commodity exposure without the complexity of storing the metals themselves.

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