Traders Buy High Volume of Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF Put Options (NYSEARCA:SILJ)

Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:SILJ) saw unusually large options trading activity on Wednesday. Stock traders purchased 93,732 put options on the stock. This is an increase of 36% compared to the average daily volume of 68,693 put options.

Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Silver has surged above $90 on continued rallying demand, lifting junior silver miner exposure. Silver Soars Above $90.00 As Rally Continues
• Positive Sentiment: Technical buying is driving silver higher, which typically amplifies moves in junior miner ETFs like SILJ. Silver leads gold higher on technical buying
• Positive Sentiment: Amplify ETFs coverage notes retail investors remain confident in silver’s outlook — a direct sentiment booster for SILJ investors. Silver is consolidating, but retail investors remain confident – Amplify ETFs
• Positive Sentiment: Macro drivers — weak US dollar and geopolitical risk — are supporting safe‑haven demand for silver, adding fundamental support to miner equities. Gold and Silver Analysis: Geopolitical Risks and Weak Dollar Drive Bullish Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Price forecasts and momentum calls (targets near $92) keep upside narratives intact for silver and related miner ETFs. Gold & Silver Price Forecast: $5,200 Breakout or Pullback Ahead
• Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage notes short-term consolidation and choppy trade in silver — could mean sideways action for SILJ if miner stocks pause. Price gains for gold, silver; technical buying featured
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports of choppy silver trading and profit‑taking episodes suggest volatility — positive for swing traders but uncertain for sustained ETF performance. Gold sees profit taking; silver up in choppy trade
• Neutral Sentiment: Regular profit‑taking in gold has produced mixed intraday moves in metals; silver’s direction will likely dictate SILJ near term. Gold Retreats As Traders Take Profits After Rally
• Negative Sentiment: Hawkish Fed signals capped gold at higher levels and could pressure metals if rate expectations firm, which would be a headwind for SILJ. $5,250 Rejected – Will Bulls Regain Control?

Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF Stock Performance

Shares of NYSEARCA SILJ traded up $1.06 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $38.70. The stock had a trading volume of 4,248,934 shares, compared to its average volume of 12,889,733. The company has a market capitalization of $6.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.57 and a beta of 0.79. Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF has a 12-month low of $10.01 and a 12-month high of $41.10. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $32.48 and a 200-day moving average of $25.70.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in SILJ. Contravisory Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF during the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Hurley Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF by 187.1% in the 4th quarter. Hurley Capital LLC now owns 913 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 595 shares during the last quarter. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. SouthState Bank Corp purchased a new position in Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $32,000. Finally, Golden State Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF by 36,825.0% in the fourth quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,477 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 1,473 shares in the last quarter.

About Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF

The ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF (SILJ) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in materials equity. The fund tracks a modified market-cap-weighted index of small-cap silver mining and exploration companies. SILJ was launched on Nov 28, 2012 and is managed by ETF Managers Group.