Huntington National Bank Sells 7,483 Shares of iShares Silver Trust $SLV

Huntington National Bank reduced its stake in iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA:SLV) by 7.7% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 89,683 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 7,483 shares during the quarter. Huntington National Bank’s holdings in iShares Silver Trust were worth $5,777,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in SLV. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its position in shares of iShares Silver Trust by 9.2% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 18,858 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $497,000 after purchasing an additional 1,595 shares in the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC bought a new position in iShares Silver Trust in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $238,000. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC bought a new position in iShares Silver Trust in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $443,000. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its position in iShares Silver Trust by 15.0% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 9,975 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $327,000 after acquiring an additional 1,300 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP bought a new position in iShares Silver Trust in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $886,000.

iShares Silver Trust Trading Up 1.3%

SLV stock opened at $68.36 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $38.69 billion, a PE ratio of -8.51 and a beta of 0.45. iShares Silver Trust has a 12-month low of $29.78 and a 12-month high of $109.83. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $68.57 and its 200 day simple moving average is $68.36.

iShares Silver Trust News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Silver prices moved higher as traders scaled back bets on hawkish Federal Reserve policy and reacted to improving risk sentiment tied to Middle East peace optimism, which can lift bullion-backed ETFs like SLV. Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Rebounds As Traders Bet On Iran Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts remain constructive on silver over the long term, with commentary suggesting the metal could still see higher prices later this year even as near-term volatility stays elevated. Silver can reach $100 an ounce this year, but the momentum won’t last – Bank of America
• Neutral Sentiment: Entrata, a private-equity-backed software company tied to Silver Lake, filed for a U.S. IPO. This is not directly related to SLV’s holdings, but it added to news flow around the “Silver” name. Silver Lake-backed property management software firm Entrata files for US IPO
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports said silver’s sharp rally may be running into resistance, with weak industrial demand, overvaluation concerns, and talk of demand destruction potentially pressuring prices. Silver Rally Faces Pressure: Time for Inverse ETFs?
• Negative Sentiment: UBS and other analysts warned that silver’s industrial uses make it more sensitive to economic slowing, which could reduce demand and weigh on the trust if the metal pulls back further. Silver could fall further after latest slump, analysts say as they warn of demand destruction

iShares Silver Trust Company Profile

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.