A $10,000 position in Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:SILJ) at Thursday's close was worth about $8,900 by Friday's bell, after the fund fell 11% in a single session, closing at $26.36 on June 5, 2026 from a prior-day reference of $29.62.
Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF is rated a BUY, supported by a powerful structural bull case and critical mineral designation. SILJ benefits from persistent silver supply deficits, surging industrial demand from AI, EVs, and energy transition, and a high-beta profile. Geopolitical tensions and tariff negotiations create near-term volatility, but long-term fundamentals remain robust with projected 22% earnings and 54% cash flow growth.
SILJ: Silver Miners Likely To Outperform In 2026
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 9,904 | $146,578.92 | $244,282.16 | $97,703.24 | 66.66% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 58,295 | $1.08M | $1.43M | $351,860.91 | 32.56% |
Point72 Asset Management LP Point72 Asset Management LP | 28,431 | $844,969 | $693,574.24 | -$151,394.76 | -17.92% |
Blue Zone Wealth Advisors Blue Zone Wealth Advisors LLC | 9,966 | $120,787.92 | $236,244.03 | $115,456.11 | 95.59% |
| RR rosemary richard WCG Wealth Advisors LLC | 12,276 | $283,452.84 | $300,270.96 | $16,818.12 | 5.93% |
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The index referenced is focused on tracking the performance of equity securities or their equivalent American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) that are issued by companies actively engaged in the silver mining industry, hereby referred to as "Silver Companies". This dedication to the silver mining sector allows investors access to a specialized segment of the market, which can be pivotal for those seeking exposure to silver as a commodity. To ensure a significant relevance to the underlying theme, the fund commits at least 80% of its total assets directly to the securities that form the index or to ADRs and GDRs that are based on these securities. It is noteworthy that the fund operates with a non-diversified status, indicating a focused investment approach rather than spreading its investments across a broad array of sectors.
The primary product offering of the fund is the tracking of an index comprised of equity securities of Silver Companies. This allows investors to partake in the performance of the silver mining industry without the need to individually select stocks. By investing in this fund, individuals acquire exposure to the silver market through a collection of securities that are actively involved in the extraction and production of silver.
Next to direct investments in the component securities of the index, the fund also invests in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) that are based on these constituent securities. These instruments allow the fund to hold shares in foreign companies involved in the silver mining industry, thus broadening the geographical diversity of the investment while still focusing on the specific sector of silver mining.