
Silver (SIN25) is having a moment in 2025. After years of steady gains, May silver futures (SIK25) jumped to a multi-year high of $35.495 per ounce in March, finishing an impressive 18.36% rally in the first quarter alone and even beating gold’s (GCM25) performance over the same period. Rising silver prices have sparked new interest from investors, especially in dividend-paying stocks that can offer both growth and regular income.
In this environment, Pan American Silver Corp (PAAS), one of the world’s largest silver producers, has made news with its $2.1 billion deal to buy MAG Silver Corp. As of May 2025, Pan American has a market value of $8.2 billion and a dividend yield of 1.75%, making it an interesting choice for investors who want to benefit from the ongoing rally in silver.