ATLASSprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (SGDJ): outlook, holdings and fees
Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (SGDJ) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Sprott. The expense ratio is 0.49% and the yield is 8.01%. The ten largest holdings are 46% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SGDJ
| Last price | $74.17 (+2.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 48% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $67.18 – $80.87 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±3.2% |
| Distribution yield | 8.01% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
SGDJ fund facts
| Issuer | Sprott |
|---|---|
| Theme | Gold miners |
| Assets under management | $323M |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% |
| Number of holdings | 31 |
| Portfolio turnover | 72% |
| Inception | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets in securities that comprise the underlying index. The underlying index aims to track the performance of junior gold companies primarily located in the U.S., Canada and Australia whose common stock, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) are traded on a regulated stock exchange in the form of shares tradeable for foreign investors without any restrictions. It is non-diversified.
SGDJ top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. WDO | Basic Materials | 5.31% |
| Minerals 260 Ltd MI6 | Basic Materials | 4.91% |
| West African Resources Ltd WAF | Basic Materials | 4.78% |
| Koza Anadolu Metal Madencilik Isletmeleri AS KOZAA | Basic Materials | 4.82% |
| Seabridge Gold Inc. SEA | Basic Materials | 4.77% |
| Koza Altin Isletmeleri AS KOZAL | Basic Materials | 4.51% |
| Fortuna Silver Mines Inc FVI | Basic Materials | 4.62% |
| Emerald Resources NL EMR | Basic Materials | 4.17% |
| Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd KCN | Basic Materials | 4.18% |
| Endeavour Silver Corp. EDR | Basic Materials | 4.32% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SGDJ sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 100.0% |
By region: North America 41.9%, Australasia 37.9%, Europe Emerging 9.5%, Asia Emerging 4.7%, Africa/Middle East 4.1%.
SGDJ returns and risk
| Year to date | +1.3% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +18.5% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +58.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +21.2% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +11.3% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 40.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.26 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SGDJ: frequently asked questions
What does SGDJ invest in?
Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (5.3%), Minerals 260 Ltd (4.9%), West African Resources Ltd (4.8%), Koza Anadolu Metal Madencilik Isletmeleri AS (4.8%), Seabridge Gold Inc. (4.8%).
What is the SGDJ expense ratio?
0.49% a year: about $49.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SGDJ dividend yield?
8.01%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SGDJ go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 48%, with a likely range (50%) of $67.18 to $80.87 from $74.17 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SGDJ performed?
Year to date +1.3%, one year +18.5%, three years +58.1% a year, five years +21.2% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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