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Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF
SGDJ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -16.25% | -24.15% | -13.88% | +56.63% | +180.37% | +107.71% |
| Flows | +$6M | -$19M | -$46M | +$1M | +$9M | +$24M |
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 | 0 |
| 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 January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +46.17% | +42.17% | +34.16% | +33.75% |
Max drawdown | -27.41% | -36.84% | -36.84% | -52.34% |
Max drawdown duration | 87d | 136d | 136d | 1213d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 898d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 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 July 16, 2026, SGDJ manages $263.82 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SGDJ performed recently?
As of July 16, 2026, SGDJ delivered a return of -16.25% over the past month (1M performance), -24.15% over the past three months (3M), and -13.88% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SGDJ?
As of July 16, 2026, SGDJ has seen net flows of +$6M in the past month (1M flow) and -$46M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SGDJ pay dividends?
As of July 16, 2026, SGDJ has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 9.67%.
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