The investment seeks to replicate, net of expenses, the price of silver bullion. The fund invests in long-term holdings of unencumbered silver bullion in 1,000 troy ounce international bar sizes. In accordance with its investment objective, strategy, policies and restrictions, the assets of SVR consist of Silver Bullion that SVR purchases and holds, cash and, in relation to the Hedged Units, the forward contracts relating to the currency hedge.