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Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF(SILJ)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SILJ
10/01/2026: SILJ (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
SILJ provides targeted equity exposure to the junior silver mining and exploration sector through a passively managed index approach. Its primary strengths are its specific thematic focus and its ability to act as a leveraged play on silver prices compared to bullion. It is best used as a tactical holding for investors seeking to capture potential cyclical upturns in precious metals. The most important risks include high volatility, sensitivity to commodity prices, and sector concentration. The fund is generally best suited for aggressive investors with a medium-to-long-term outlook on the silver mining industry.
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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | This fund offers high growth potential linked to commodity price uptrends but is subject to significant cyclical downturns. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Junior miners often exhibit strong price trends during precious metal rallies, making it suitable for momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | Junior miners are often speculative and pre-revenue, making them difficult to value using traditional metrics. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | Most holdings are growth-oriented exploration companies that rarely pay significant dividends. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The high volatility and concentration in mining stocks make this unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is an experienced market participant with a high risk tolerance, looking for tactical exposure to the silver mining cycle.
Suitability
SILJ is best suited for tactical, long-term investors who can weather cyclical downturns or active traders attempting to capture commodity price momentum.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Junior miners are inherently volatile due to exploration risks and sensitivity to silver prices. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is subject to systematic risk in the global equity and commodity markets. |
| Concentration | High | The portfolio is concentrated in a specific sub-industry, limiting diversification benefits. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Management fees and trading costs can impact total returns relative to the index. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Small-cap holdings may suffer from lower liquidity during periods of market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium / high | Many holdings are early-stage firms with high operational and execution risks. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
SILJ exhibits high historical volatility due to the leveraged nature of junior miners to the price of silver and general market beta.
Market Risk
The fund faces significant market risk, including commodity price sensitivity, geopolitical instability in mining regions, and equity market correlations.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Junior Silver Mining Equities | 98.5 | This represents the core basket of small-cap silver mining stocks the fund is designed to track. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1.5 | This small portion is held to manage daily liquidity needs and fund flows. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 41.46% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/01/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Oct 1, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $640.12M |
| Issuer | ETFMG |
| Expense Ratio | 0.69% |
| Distribution Yield | 1.77% |
| Inception | Nov 28, 2012 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | -17.50% |
| 1 Year | -17.98% |
| 3 Year | -18.97% |
| 5 Year | -2.38% |
| 10 Year | -3.99% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 35.08% |
| 3Y Volatility | 33.42% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | -0.39 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
| Sustainability Rating | 1 / 5 |
| Benchmark | MSCI ACWI NR USD |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Small Cap | 40.25% |
| Mid Cap | 36.43% |
| Large Cap | 11.87% |
| Micro Cap | 10.56% |
| Mega Cap | 0.88% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 99.86% |
| Consumer Defensive | 0.14% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 0.00% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 18.38x |
| Portfolio P/B | 2.8x |
| Portfolio P/S | 4.2x |
| Holdings Turnover | 0.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Hecla Mining | 10.31% |
| Coeur Mining | 10.26% |
| First Majestic Silver | 10.22% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals | 5.72% |
| SSR Mining | 4.89% |
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