Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Except for the risk factor set forth below, there have been no material
changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2021.
Risks Related to Silver
On March 7, 2022, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,
LBMA suspended five Russian silver refiners. New productions by such refiners will no longer be accepted as “Good Delivery”
by the London Bullion market until further notice. The bars these refiners previously produced will still be considered Good Delivery,
consistent with past suspensions of refiners by the LBMA. Fewer suppliers to the LBMA may lead to a lower supply of Good Delivery silver
and further volatility in the price of silver.
General Risks
Armed conflict can result in significant disruptions to the commodities
markets and could adversely affect the price of the Shares .
On February 24, 2022, Russia commenced an invasion of Ukraine. In response
to such conflict or for other reasons, governments have imposed and may impose additional economic sanctions against Russia, certain other
countries, entities and/or individuals. Economic sanctions and other similar governmental actions could, among other things, prevent or
prohibit certain entities or individuals from participating in the bullion and commodities markets or otherwise impact the functioning
of those markets. Such actions could affect the value of silver held by the Fund. Sanctions could also result in countermeasures or retaliatory
actions, which may impact the value of silver. Although it is not possible to predict the impact that any sanctions and retaliatory actions
may have on the Fund, such events could significantly impact the value of the Fund’s shares.
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