Aviance Capital Partners LLC Cuts Position in iShares Silver Trust $SLV

Posted by George Bondi on May 20th, 2026

Aviance Capital Partners LLC decreased its position in shares of iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA:SLV – Free Report) by 63.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 10,688 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 18,500 shares during the quarter. Aviance Capital Partners LLC’s holdings in iShares Silver Trust were worth $689,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in SLV. Teacher Retirement System of Texas grew its holdings in shares of iShares Silver Trust by 259.9% during the fourth quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas now owns 1,400,000 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $90,188,000 after buying an additional 1,011,000 shares during the last quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd grew its holdings in shares of iShares Silver Trust by 1,691.5% during the third quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd now owns 960,353 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $40,681,000 after buying an additional 906,747 shares during the last quarter. Mainstay Capital Management LLC ADV grew its holdings in shares of iShares Silver Trust by 478.6% during the third quarter. Mainstay Capital Management LLC ADV now owns 999,890 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $42,365,000 after buying an additional 827,089 shares during the last quarter. Briaud Financial Planning Inc grew its holdings in shares of iShares Silver Trust by 5,493.2% during the third quarter. Briaud Financial Planning Inc now owns 621,064 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $26,314,000 after buying an additional 609,960 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its holdings in shares of iShares Silver Trust by 27.3% during the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 2,676,218 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $113,391,000 after buying an additional 573,660 shares during the last quarter.

iShares Silver Trust Trading Down 4.3%

Shares of SLV stock opened at $66.90 on Wednesday. iShares Silver Trust has a 12-month low of $29.50 and a 12-month high of $109.83. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $69.57 and its 200 day moving average is $67.13. The stock has a market capitalization of $37.87 billion, a P/E ratio of -8.51 and a beta of 0.45.

Key Headlines Impacting iShares Silver Trust

Here are the key news stories impacting iShares Silver Trust this week:

Positive Sentiment: Some market watchers say silver could benefit from a “great rotation” out of expensive tech stocks into hard assets, which could support prices if investors continue seeking inflation hedges and safe havens. Silver’s ‘great rotation’: Tech selloff to fuel rush into precious metals, says Jen Bawden
Positive Sentiment: One analyst sees silver as having the highest upside among precious metals over the medium term, suggesting bullish sentiment still exists despite the current pullback. Gold will hit $5,800 ATH by December, but silver has highest upside, platinum has breakout potential – MKS PAMP’s Shiels
Neutral Sentiment: Abaxx announced a new Silver Singapore futures contract, expanding precious metals trading infrastructure, but this is more of a market-structure development than an immediate driver for SLV. Abaxx to Launch Silver Singapore Futures on May 22, 2026
Negative Sentiment: Silver prices fell below key technical support, with reports citing higher Treasury yields and a firmer U.S. dollar as the main reasons for the move lower. Gold drops below $4,500, silver breaks $74 support as Iran talks stall – Kitco PM Report
Negative Sentiment: Bond-market selling and rising yields have also added pressure to precious metals, reinforcing the current downside in silver. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Retreats As Treasury Yields Test New Highs
Negative Sentiment: Silver has also been hit by concerns over higher rates, weaker investment demand, and import restrictions in India, which may be dampening near-term demand. Silver falls again: are Fed rate fears about to hit prices harder?

iShares Silver Trust Profile

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iShares Silver Trust (the Trust) owns silver transferred to the Trust in exchange for shares issued by the Trust. The Trust’s each share represents a fractional undivided beneficial interest in its net assets. The assets of the Trust consist of silver held by the Trust’s custodian on behalf of the Trust. The activities of the Trust are limited to issuing baskets of shares in exchange for the silver deposited with the custodian as consideration, selling silver as necessary to cover the sponsor’s fee, Trust expenses not assumed by the sponsor and other liabilities, and delivering silver in exchange for baskets of shares surrendered for redemption.