The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) and VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) cater to investors interested in precious metals. SLV provides direct exposure to silver prices, while GDX offers equity exposure to gold miners. Both ETFs have similar expense ratios, but GDX includes dividends. GDX has a 5-year history of holding gold mining equities, while SLV focuses solely on silver prices. Investors should be aware of the volatility associated with investing in precious metals, with silver being three times more volatile than gold. GDX offers annual dividend payouts, making it a suitable option for those comfortable with market volatility.

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