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Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF
SGDJ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +30.01% | +9.70% | +14.01% | +75.12% | +305.02% | +192.49% |
| Flows | +$9M | +$9M | -$35M | +$6M | +$20M | +$30M |
Characteristics
The Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF is built to track the Solactive Junior Gold Miners Custom Factors Index TR - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Sprott ETFs |
| N° of holdings | 30 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 31, 2015 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 30
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +48.95% | +43.81% | +34.94% | +34.17% |
Max drawdown | -19.91% | -38.15% | -38.15% | -52.34% |
Max drawdown duration | 65d | 183d | 183d | 1213d |
Time to recover | 21d | N/A | N/A | 898d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SGDJ?
SGDJ is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Sprott ETFs.
What index does SGDJ track?
SGDJ tracks the Solactive Junior Gold Miners Custom Factors Index TR - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does SGDJ invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap Gold Miners Equities. It is part of the segment: Uncategorized Equities.
What is the expense ratio of SGDJ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SGDJ is 0.5%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SGDJ launched?
SGDJ was launched on March 31, 2015, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SGDJ?
SGDJ is issued by Sprott ETFs.
What is the AUM of SGDJ?
As of September 1, 2026, SGDJ manages $361.81 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SGDJ performed recently?
As of September 1, 2026, SGDJ delivered a return of 30.01% over the past month (1M performance), 9.7% over the past three months (3M), and 14.01% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SGDJ?
As of September 1, 2026, SGDJ has seen net flows of +$9M in the past month (1M flow) and -$35M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SGDJ pay dividends?
As of September 1, 2026, SGDJ has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 7.3%.
How many holdings are in SGDJ
As of July 31, 2026, SGDJ holds 30 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SGDJ?
As of July 31, 2026, SGDJ holds 30 securities, with 62.45% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SGDJ?
As of July 31, 2026, SGDJ holds a portfolio of 30 underlyings, with its largest positions including Centerra Gold, Inc., Vault Minerals Ltd. and Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SGDJ invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SGDJ has its largest geographic exposures in Canada, Australia and Turkey.
What sectors or themes does SGDJ focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SGDJ is primarily exposed to Non-Energy Materials.
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