New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- The dazzling rise in silver prices, the best-performing asset that has more than doubled in value, with a gain of 108% so far in 2025, has resulted in major silver ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) trading at a premium-approximately 10% above their indicative net asset value (NAV).

This has resulted in major silver ETFs suspending lumpsum investments into their schemes. Incidentally, silver ETFs are the best performers among widely traded assets, having surged 94.3% on average so far in 2025.

Investment advisors and experts say that it is better to avoid silver ETFs now, even if purchases are allowed, as they have seen a huge rally. Investors should wait for prices to cool down and align closely with the actual NAVs bef...