In this video, Taylor Muckerman spells out three reasons you might want to take a bearish position on Silver Wheaton (SLW 3.77%). First, the silver streaming business requires free capital. While there is currently little competition in the silver streaming business, a new company with cash could enter the market and erode Silver Wheaton's market share. Second, Silver Wheaton has had some good years recently, but now there is some concern whether or not they can keep up the momentum. Third, the company is highly leveraged to the price of silver, which is good if silver goes up in price, but bad if it declines. This investment is not for the risk-adverse.
3 Reasons This Silver Streamer Could Dull Your Portfolio
By Taylor Muckerman – Feb 1, 2013 at 1:00PM
NYSE: WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals

Market Cap
$43B
Today's Change
(-3.77%) $3.70
Current Price
$94.45
Price as of October 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
3 reasons Silver Wheaton might be a sell.
About the Author
Taylor Muckerman was lead energy & materials analyst for fool.com from 2012-2013. He is now Head of Retention for Motley Fool Canada.