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Silver ETFs and Physical Metal Availability

The impact of ETFs on the availability of physical silver for industrial use and delivery, including the effects of vaulting rules and custody arrangements.

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Jan 13, 2026
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What role do ETFs and vaulting policies play in converting paper silver into unavailable physical metal?

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the vaulting rules that govern their underlying bullion are central mechanisms by which "paper" claims on silver can become effectively removed from the market as usab...