Jane Street has emerged as the largest holder of the silver ETF SLV, significantly increasing its position by acquiring a record 20.6 million shares in the fourth quarter. This aggressive move underscores the rising institutional interest in precious metals ETFs, as hedge funds view them as a favorable investment amid ongoing demand for silver. However, ZeroHedge, long-time advocates for silver, warns investors to exercise caution due to the potential financial engineering occurring in the sector.
Jane Street becomes largest holder of SLV with 20.6M shares acquired
