7 silver stocks to watch

Considering investing in silver stocks? While the best silver stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some silver stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the silver mining sector. Keep reading to learn more about silver stocks and how to start investing.

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.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume	Buy now on CIBC Investor's Edge
First Majestic Silver (AG.US)	(data unavailable)	$6.6 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Pan American Silver (PAAS.TO)	(data unavailable)	$25.2 billion (CAD)	Toronto Stock Exchange	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Avino Silver-and-Gold Mines (ASM.US)	(data unavailable)	$799.9 million (USD)	NYSE MKT	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM.US)	(data unavailable)	$50 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
BHP Group (BHP.US)	(data unavailable)	$141 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Freeport-McMoran Copper-and-Gold (FCX.US)	(data unavailable)	$61.7 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Newmont Goldcorp (NEM.US)	(data unavailable)	$99.7 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.

What to look for when investing in silver stock

The silver mining 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.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in silver stock

1. Research the silver mining industry. Before investing, learn about the silver stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the silver stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like AG or WPM. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are silver stocks a good investment?

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.

What are the best silver stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best silver stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong silver stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular silver stocks in or related to the silver mining industry to help narrow down your options:

• First Majestic Silver (AG)
• Pan American Silver (PAAS)
• Avino Silver-and-Gold Mines (ASM)
• Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM)
• BHP Group (BHP)
• Freeport-McMoran Copper-and-Gold (FCX)
• Newmont Goldcorp (NEM)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some silver stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each silver stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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First Majestic Silver (AG)

First Majestic Silver Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of mineral properties in North America. The company explores for silver and gold deposits.

Market Capitalization The total market value of First Majestic Silver's outstanding shares	$6.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$466 million
Profit margin	7.08%
Revenue (TTM)	$965.6 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.15
52-week stock price range	$5.08 – $15.68

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Pan American Silver (PAAS)

Pan American Silver Corp. engages in the exploration, mine development, extraction, processing, refining, and reclamation of mines in Canada, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. It explores for silver, gold, zinc, lead, and copper deposits.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Pan American Silver's outstanding shares	C$25.2 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	C$1.5 billion
Profit margin	19.48%
Revenue (TTM)	C$3.3 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	C$2.44
52-week stock price range	C$28.25 – C$59.82

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Avino Silver-and-Gold Mines (ASM)

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. , together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of mineral properties in Mexico. It explores for silver, gold, copper, and base metal deposits.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Avino Silver-and-Gold Mines's outstanding shares	$799.9 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$42.3 million
Profit margin	24.72%
Revenue (TTM)	$86.1 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.15
52-week stock price range	$0.85 – $6.67

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM)

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

Market Capitalization The total market value of Wheaton Precious Metals's outstanding shares	$50 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$1.5 billion
Profit margin	54.72%
Revenue (TTM)	$1.8 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$2.20
52-week stock price range	$55.06 – $114.18

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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BHP Group (BHP)

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

Market Capitalization The total market value of BHP Group's outstanding shares	$141 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$42.1 billion
Profit margin	17.59%
Revenue (TTM)	$51.3 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.55
52-week stock price range	$38.88 – $58.92

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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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.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Freeport-McMoran Copper-and-Gold's outstanding shares	$61.7 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$10.1 billion
Profit margin	7.97%
Revenue (TTM)	$26 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.43
52-week stock price range	$27.35 – $48.78

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Newmont Goldcorp (NEM)

Newmont Corporation engages in the production and exploration of gold properties. It also explores for copper, silver, zinc, lead, and other metals. 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, and internationally.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Newmont Goldcorp's outstanding shares	$99.7 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$12.8 billion
Profit margin	33.42%
Revenue (TTM)	$21.5 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$6.43
52-week stock price range	$36.24 – $98.29

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding silver stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of silver stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the silver mining industry to know when to buy, sell or hold.

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Frequently asked questions about silver stocks

• What are silver stocks?

  Silver stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the silver sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying silver stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top silver stock to buy in 2025?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" silver stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the silver mining industry?

  You can keep track of the latest silver mining news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the silver mining industry.

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