Sprott Gold Miners ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SGDM

What does SGDM invest in?

The Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) endeavors to replicate the investment performance of its underlying benchmark index. This index specifically targets gold-producing companies situated in the United States and Canada, provided their common stock or American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange, or NASDAQ. Typically, the fund commits a substantial portion—at least 90% of its net assets—to the very securities that compose this index. It is important to note that this fund maintains a non-diversified status.

What is the expense ratio of SGDM?

Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) charges an expense ratio of 0.46%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SGDM?

Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) manages $713.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is SGDM actively managed or an index fund?

SGDM's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was SGDM launched?

Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) launched in July 2014 and is managed by Sprott.

How has SGDM performed?

SGDM's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.