SIL Dividend: Yield, Schedule, and What to Expect
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
SIL's approximate ~1.2% yield (as of mid-2026) makes it a growth-first, low-yield fund. It tracks Solactive Global Silver Miners Total Return Index and passes through the dividends of its holdings, typically quarterly, minus a 0.65% expense ratio. If income is your goal, look to dedicated dividend funds for more; SIL is built for total return, not yield. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Yield is a recent snapshot, not a promise; verify the current figure with Global X (Mirae Asset).
How does the SIL dividend work?
SIL holds the companies in Solactive Global Silver Miners Total Return Index, collects the dividends they pay, and distributes them to shareholders (usually quarterly), net of its 0.65% fee. The yield you see is the trailing distributions divided by price, so it drifts as both change.
SIL tracks the Solactive Global Silver Miners Total Return Index, holding roughly 40 global companies engaged in silver mining and streaming. It is concentrated, with top names like Wheaton Precious Metals and Pan American Silver making up a large share, and charges 0.65%. The key nuance is that SIL holds miners, not metal, so it offers leveraged exposure to silver prices through operating margins, with much higher volatility than a physical silver fund like SLV.
How does SIL's dividend yield compare?
- Approximate yield: ~1.2% (mid-2026).
- What drives it: the payout of the underlying Solactive Global Silver Miners Total Return Index holdings.
- Fee drag: the 0.65% expense ratio is deducted before you receive distributions.
- For more income: dedicated dividend or income ETFs target higher yield, with their own trade-offs.
If income is your goal, compare SIL against dividend-focused funds. See the best dividend ETFs roundup, or analyze how SIL's income fits your real portfolio in Walnut.
The bottom line on the SIL dividend
The bottom line: at an approximate ~1.2% yield, SIL is a growth-first, low-yield fund. If income is your goal, dedicated dividend funds pay more; SIL is the wrong tool for yield and the right one for total-return Solactive Global Silver Miners Total Return Index exposure. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Treat the figure as a moving snapshot, not a fixed rate, and verify the current yield with Global X (Mirae Asset).
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FAQ
What is SIL's dividend yield?
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Approximately ~1.2% as of mid-2026. Yield moves with price and distributions, so treat it as a recent snapshot and verify the current figure on Global X (Mirae Asset)'s fund page.
How often does SIL pay a dividend?
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Most US equity ETFs like SIL distribute dividends quarterly, passing through the dividends their underlying holdings pay. Confirm the exact schedule and ex-dividend dates with Global X (Mirae Asset).
Where does SIL's dividend come from?
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SIL tracks Solactive Global Silver Miners Total Return Index and holds names such as WPM, PAAS, CDE, PE&OLES, FRES. The fund collects the dividends those companies pay and passes them to you, minus the 0.65% expense ratio.
Can I reinvest SIL dividends?
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Yes. Most brokers let you turn on automatic dividend reinvestment (a DRIP) so SIL distributions buy more shares automatically. This compounds over time but still counts as taxable income in a taxable account.
Is SIL a good choice for dividend income?
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. SIL yields roughly ~1.2%, which is modest. Dedicated dividend ETFs target higher yield; broad-market funds prioritize total return over yield. Match the choice to whether you want income now or growth.
Are SIL dividends qualified?
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Many dividends from a US large-cap equity ETF like SIL are qualified (taxed at lower long-term rates) if holding-period rules are met, but some portion can be ordinary. Tax treatment depends on your situation; confirm with a tax professional and Global X (Mirae Asset)'s tax documents.
Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Dividend yields and schedules are approximate, stamped to mid-2026, and change; verify current figures with Global X (Mirae Asset) or your broker.