Silver Decline Pulls Commodity ETFs Down 15% in March

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•Silver prices fell by Rs 2,000 amid dollar strength and geopolitical concerns.
•Gold prices dropped below Rs 1.5 lakh as of April 6, 2026.
•Commodity ETFs experienced declines of up to 15% in March, driven largely by silver.
•Geopolitical tensions include a threat from former US President Trump regarding a power plant in Iran.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the US dollar weakens against major currencies silver and gold prices could recover, potentially stabilizing or boosting commodity ETFs and benefiting investors holding these assets.

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A stronger US dollar and geopolitical risks have reduced demand for silver, causing prices to fall.

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FINANCEEconomic Times (India)Gold below Rs 1.5 lakh, silver down Rs 2,000 on dollar strength, Trump’s power plant threat to Iran. What should investors do?FINANCEEconomic Times (India)Silver drags commodity ETFs down up to 15% in March. What next for investors?

Commodity ETFs fell by up to 15% in March, mainly due to a sharp decline in silver prices amid a stronger US dollar and geopolitical tensions involving Iran. This decline impacts investors in precious metals ETFs by lowering portfolio values and may prompt shifts in investment strategies. Gold prices also dropped below Rs 1.5 lakh, adding pressure on precious metals markets.