Yet silver that may outshine them all, with ETFs like the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gaining in the process. SLV seeks to reflect generally the performance of the price of silver. Overall, SLV gives ETF investors: Exposure to the day-to-day movement of the price of silver bullion Convenient, cost-effective access to physical silver Use to diversify your portfolio and help protect against inflation ETF investors looking for an opportunity to buy may have it now since the fund pulled back slightly from a high in August.