Silver stocks

The best silver stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

7 popular silver stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the silver mining industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

1. First Majestic Silver (AG)
2. Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM)
3. Pan American Silver (PAAS)
4. BHP Group (BHP)
5. Freeport-McMoran Copper-and-Gold (FCX)
6. Newmont Goldcorp (NEM)
7. Pretium Resources (PVG)

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The silver stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering silver stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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How to invest in silver stocks

1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps in Canada.
2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like AG or WPM.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

Learn more about popular silver stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the silver mining industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. First Majestic Silver (AG)

First Majestic Silver Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of mineral properties with a focus on silver and gold production in North America. Its projects include the San Dimas mine covering an area of approximately 71,867 hectares located in Durango State, Mexico; the Santa Elena that covers an area of approximately 102,244 hectares located in Sonora State, México; and the La Encantada covering an area of approximately 4,076 hectares located in Coahuila State, México.

• Previous close price: $5.54
• Market capitalization: $1,691,286,784
• 1 year performance: -13.03%

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2. Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM)

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. primarily sells precious metals in North America, Europe, and South America. It produces and sells gold, silver, palladium, and cobalt deposits.

• Previous close price: $57.06
• Market capitalization: $26,087,516,160
• 1 year performance: 14.14%
• P/E ratio: 42.8134

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3. Pan American Silver (PAAS)

Pan American Silver Corp. engages in the exploration, mine development, extraction, processing, refining, and reclamation of silver, gold, zinc, lead, and copper mines in Canada, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. The company was formerly known as Pan American Minerals Corp.

• Previous close price: $20.58
• Market capitalization: $7,532,353,536
• 1 year performance: 22.57%

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4. BHP Group (BHP)

BHP Group Limited operates as a resources company in Australia, Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, the rest of Asia, North America, South America, and internationally. The company operates through Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal segments. It engages in the mining of copper, uranium, gold, zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, iron ore, cobalt, and metallurgical and energy coal.

• Previous close price: $49.21
• Market capitalization: $125,578,690,560
• 1 year performance: -27.87%
• P/E ratio: 15.8907

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5. Freeport-McMoran Copper-and-Gold (FCX)

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. It primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals.

• Previous close price: $38.86
• Market capitalization: $56,356,397,056
• 1 year performance: -9.27%
• P/E ratio: 28.4203

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6. Newmont Goldcorp (NEM)

Newmont Corporation engages in the production and exploration of gold. It also explores for copper, silver, zinc, and lead. The company has operations and/or assets in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Peru, Suriname, Argentina, Chile, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Ecuador, Fiji, and Ghana.

• Previous close price: $37.84
• Market capitalization: $43,614,023,680
• 1 year performance: -9.71%

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7. Pretium Resources (PVG)

Pretium Resources Inc. acquires, explores for, and develops precious metal resource properties in the Americas. The company primarily explores for gold and silver deposits.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $2,872,729,088
• 1 year performance: N/A

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in silver stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—silver stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the silver mining industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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