Semi-Annual Report
June 30, 2023
Sprott Gold Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: SGDM)
Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: SGDJ)
Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF (Nasdaq: SETM)
Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (Nasdaq: LITP)
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: URNM)
Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (Nasdaq: URNJ)
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (Nasdaq: COPJ)
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (Nasdaq: NIKL)
Table of Contents
Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
This letter reviews the performance of both the Sprott Gold Miners ETF and the Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023.
The Sprott Gold Miners ETF (the “Gold Fund”, NYSE Arca: SGDM) seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the performance of its underlying index, the Solactive Gold Miners Custom Factors Total Return Index (ticker symbol: SOLGMCFT, the “Underlying Gold Index”). The Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (the “Junior Fund”, NYSE Arca: SGDJ) seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the performance of its underlying index, the Solactive Junior Gold Miners Custom Factors Total Return Index (ticker symbol: SOLJGMFT, the “Junior Underlying Index”).
Performance Overview
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Gold Fund generated a total return of 4.78%, generally in line with the performance of senior gold mining equities, as measured by the Underlying Gold Index, which gained 5.29%. The Junior Fund generated a total return of -3.47% for the period, generally in line with the performance of junior gold mining equities, as measured by the Junior Underlying Index, which declined 2.90%.
Gold Markets Overview
Gold bullion began 2023 at $1,824 per ounce, surging ~$100 in January due to a weakening U.S. dollar that started in late September 2022. Despite losing these gains in February amid rising interest rates, the gold price remained above $1,980 through most of April and May. The banking sector crisis involving Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and the Credit Suisse/UBS merger caused markets to reassess the risk of high interest rates, affecting the economic landscape and gold prices in the first quarter.
Gold reached a year-to-date high of $2,050/oz in May but receded to $1,919 by June 30, given the improved market sentiment post-March’s bank failures and postponed U.S. debt ceiling crisis. Markets now foresee easing interest rates amidst potential recession and fiscal restrictions, which could be beneficial for gold considering residual inflationary pressures.
Despite ending June on a defensive note at $1,919, the gold bullion price gained $95.33, or 5.23%, year-to-date as of June 30. Gold bullion’s strength occurred against the headwinds of surging equity markets which ended the first half up 16.89%, as measured by the S&P 500 Index. Most of this exuberance was confined to a very narrow roster of technology stocks as investors embraced AI (artificial intelligence) in a “fear of missing out” (FOMO) stampede.
Among precious metals equity markets, gold mining stocks largely followed gold trends, rising in January and dipping in February. While gold’s March breakout initially saw hesitant equity investors, the Credit Suisse/UBS merger led to a solid rise in gold mining stocks. However, Q2 erased some of Q1’s gains, indicating weakening investor sentiment toward gold mining stocks despite increased profit margins from better gold prices. Weak sentiment has caused gold mining stocks to underperform gold bullion and remain undervalued relative to broader equities.
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Sprott Gold ETFs
Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
For the six-month period ending June 30, 2023, the largest positive contributors to the Gold Miners performance were Dundee Precious Metals Inc., Torex Gold Resources Inc. and Gold Fields Ltd. The largest performance detractors were Newmont Corp., Novagold Resources Inc. and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
Performance^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Average Annual Total Returns | ||||
6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception^^ | |
Sprott Gold Miners ETF - Net Asset Value (“NAV”)1 | 4.78% | 7.96% | 6.87% | 1.08% |
Sprott Gold Miners ETF - Market Price2 | 4.44% | 7.84% | 6.84% | 1.07% |
Solactive Gold Miners Custom Factors Total Return Index3 | 5.29% | 8.93% | 7.93% | 1.96% |
S&P 500® Total Return Index | 16.89% | 19.59% | 12.31% | 11.56% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Total return figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, and include the effect of the Gold Fund’s recurring expenses. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Gold Fund distributions or the redemption of Gold Fund shares. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.sprottetfs.com or call 888.622.1813.
^ | The Sprott Gold Miners ETF was reorganized on or about July 19, 2019 (“Reorganization Date”) from Sprott Gold Miners ETF (“Gold Predecessor Fund”), then a series of ALPS ETF Trust, into a series of Sprott Funds Trust. The Gold Fund is a continuation of the Gold Predecessor Fund and, therefore, the performance information presents the performance of the Gold Predecessor Fund prior to the Reorganization Date. Returns less than one year are not annualized. |
^^ | The Gold Predecessor Fund’s Commencement date was July 15, 2014. |
1 | The return shown is based on net asset value calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the return shown in the Financial Highlights, which reflects adjustments made to the net asset value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |
2 | Market Price means the official closing price of a security or the last reported sale price. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the price that is the midpoint of the bid-ask spread as of that time will be used. It does not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. |
3 | From the Gold Fund’s inception to July 19, 2019, the Gold Fund’s objective was to track the Sprott Zacks Gold Miners Total Return Index (“predecessor index”) and since that date the Gold Fund has been seeking to track the Solactive Gold Miners Custom Factors Total Return Index. The index performance presented reflects the performance of the predecessor index through July 19, 2019 and thereafter reflects the performance of the Solactive Gold Miners Custom Factors Total Return Index. |
Solactive Gold Miners Custom Factors Total Return Index was created by Solactive AG to provide a means of generally tracking the performance of gold companies whose common stocks or American Depository Receipts (“ADRs”) are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.
S&P 500® Total Return Index is the Standard & Poor’s composite index of 500 stocks, a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stock prices.
The indexes are reported on a total return basis, which assumes reinvestment of any dividends and distributions realized during a given time period. The indexes are not actively managed and do not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. One cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect fund performance.
ALPS Distributors, Inc., a FINRA member, is the distributor for the Sprott Gold Miners ETF.
ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with Sprott, Solactive AG nor Zacks Index Services, a division of Zacks Investment Management.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM)
Top 10 Holdings^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Barrick Gold Corp. | 11.28% |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | 10.48% |
Agnico Eagle Mines, Ltd. | 9.70% |
Newmont Corp. | 8.19% |
Endeavour Mining PLC | 3.99% |
Torex Gold Resources, Inc. | 3.67% |
Eldorado Gold Corp. | 3.64% |
Osisko Gold Royalties, Ltd. | 3.63% |
Lundin Gold, Inc. | 3.59% |
Alamos Gold, Inc. | 3.56% |
Total % of Top 10 Holdings | 61.73% |
Country Allocation^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Canada | 70.86% |
United States | 14.10% |
South Africa | 7.51% |
Great Britain | 3.99% |
Australia | 3.54% |
Total | 100.00% |
^ | % of Total Investments (excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned). |
Future holdings are subject to change.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (SGDJ)
For the six-month period ending June 30, 2023, the largest contributors to the Junior Fund’s performance were Sabina Gold & Silver Corp., Equinox Gold Corp. and Torex Gold Resources Inc. The largest performance detractors were Novagold Resources Inc., Perseus Mining Ltd. and West African Resources Ltd.
Performance^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Average Annual Total Returns | ||||
6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception^^ | |
Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF - Net Asset Value (“NAV”)1 | -3.47% | 1.01% | 0.61% | 2.97% |
Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF - Market Price2 | -3.01% | 2.17% | 0.75% | 3.04% |
Solactive Junior Gold Miners Custom Factors Total Return Index3 | -2.90% | 0.46% | 1.32% | 3.77% |
S&P 500® Total Return Index | 16.89% | 19.59% | 12.31% | 11.69% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Total return figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, and include the effect of the Junior Fund’s recurring expenses. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Junior Fund distributions or the redemption of Junior Fund shares. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.sprottetfs.com or call 888.622.1813.
^ | The Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF was reorganized on or about July 19, 2019 (“Reorganization Date”) from Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (“Junior Predecessor Fund”), then a series of ALPS ETF Trust, into a series of Sprott Funds Trust. The Junior Fund is a continuation of the Junior Predecessor Fund and, therefore, the performance information presents the performance of the Junior Predecessor Fund prior to the Reorganization Date. Returns less than one year are not annualized. |
^^ | The Junior Predecessor Fund’s Commencement date was March 31, 2015. |
1 | The return shown is based on the net asset value calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the return shown in the Financial Highlights, which reflects adjustments made to the net asset value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |
2 | Market Price means the official closing price of a security or the last reported sale price. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the price that is the midpoint of the bid-ask spread as of that time will be used. It does not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. |
3 | From the Junior Fund’s inception to July 19, 2019, the Junior Fund’s objective was to track the Sprott Zacks Junior Gold Miners Total Return Index (“predecessor index”) and since that date the Junior Fund has been seeking to track the Solactive Junior Gold Miners Custom Factors Total Return Index. The index performance presented reflects the performance of the predecessor index through July 19, 2019 and thereafter reflects the performance of the Solactive Junior Gold Miners Custom Factors Total Return Index. |
Solactive Junior Gold Miners Custom Factors Total Return Index was created by Solactive AG to provide a means of generally tracking the performance of “junior” gold companies whose common stock or American Depository Receipts (“ADRs”) or Global Depository Receipts (“GDRs”) are traded on a regulated stock exchange in the form of shares tradeable for foreign investors without any restrictions. Junior companies include early stage mining companies that are in the exploration stage only or that hold properties that might not ultimately produce gold. Most of these companies are in the development and exploration phase and are on the lookout for land with a higher chance for uncovering large mineral deposits.
S&P 500® Total Return Index is the Standard & Poor’s composite index of 500 stocks, a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stock prices.
The indexes are reported on a total return basis, which assumes reinvestment of any dividends and distributions realized during a given time period. The indexes are not actively managed and do not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. One cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect fund performance.
ALPS Distributors, Inc., a FINRA member, is the distributor for the Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF.
ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with Sprott, Solactive AG nor Zacks Index Services, a division of Zacks Investment Management.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (SGDJ)
Top 10 Holdings^ (as of June 30, 2023)
De Grey Mining, Ltd. | 5.25% |
OceanaGold Corp. | 5.12% |
Orla Mining, Ltd. | 5.03% |
Perseus Mining, Ltd. | 5.02% |
Centamin PLC | 5.01% |
Torex Gold Resources, Inc. | 4.89% |
Novagold Resources, Inc. | 4.51% |
Bellevue Gold, Ltd. | 4.49% |
K92 Mining, Inc. | 4.48% |
Emerald Resources NL | 4.34% |
Total % of Top 10 Holdings | 48.14% |
Country Allocation^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Australia | 52.63% |
Canada | 37.85% |
Jersey | 5.01% |
Great Britain | 3.03% |
United States | 0.77% |
Indonesia | 0.37% |
Peru | 0.34% |
Total | 100.00% |
^ | % of Total Investments (excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned). |
Future holdings are subject to change.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
We are pleased to present the first semi-annual report for our suite of Sprott Energy Transition ETFs, covering six funds. In the first quarter of 2023, we launched Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF (Nasdaq: SETM), Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (Nasdaq: LITP), Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (Nasdaq: URNJ), Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (Nasdaq: COPJ) and Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (Nasdaq: NIKL). These funds joined Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: URNM) to establish the suite. Depending on the inception date, this letter briefly covers each Fund’s performance for the year-to-date period ending June 30, 2023.
Following a very positive January, the first half of 2023 was challenging for many critical minerals and related mining companies. Over the long term, we see positive fundamentals for the sector as the global energy transition gathers momentum. In our view, several macroeconomic and geopolitical factors are providing a positive backdrop for energy transition-related investments, including the points that follow:
Governmental Industrial Policy
Nations worldwide support net zero carbon emission goals with legislation strongly supporting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). In the U.S., the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides tax incentives for consumers and battery manufacturers while rewarding automakers for building EVs equipped with U.S.-made batteries, which will help reduce U.S. dependence on China. Similarly, the European Commission launched the European Critical Raw Minerals Act in March 2023, which incentivizes manufacturers to maintain secure and sustainable access to critical minerals.
Onshoring the Critical Mineral Supply Chain
Nations and industries are onshoring sustainable, secure supplies of critical minerals to achieve energy independence and national security in what some view as a critical minerals “arms race.” Similarly, EV batteries have emerged as the “new oil” in a reference harkening back to U.S. vulnerability to the oil embargos of the 1970s. Resilient supply chains for critical minerals and EV components are global goals for individual countries, and governments and auto manufacturers are investing in critical minerals to secure sustainable supplies.
The Dawn of a Manufacturing Supercycle
With the acceleration of EV adoption and massive investment in the energy transition, a manufacturing supercycle is emerging. In the U.S., substantial subsidies for high-tech EV plants and legislation to establish a domestic supply chain for batteries and critical materials are driving massive new investment in heavy industry, which is expected to impact the economic landscape in the coming years significantly. The influx of capital into large-scale projects for manufacturing batteries, solar cells, semiconductors and more implies sustained demand for workers and raw materials.
China’s Commodities Dominance is Likely Ending
China has been crucial in determining the shape of metals markets for the past two decades, however, its two-decades-long commodities dominance is likely ending. Since abandoning its Zero-COVID policy in November 2022, China’s economic recovery has been sluggish, negatively impacting metals pricing and demand in the first half. However, we believe China will likely be replaced by the U.S. and the European Union (EU) as the primary drivers of future metals demand.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF (Nasdaq: SETM)
For the period from SETM’s inception on February 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, SETM generated a total return of -13.62%. These results are generally in line with the performance of the miners of critical minerals, as measured by the Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials™ Index (NSETM™), which declined 12.90%.
Challenges for the period included rising interest rates and macroeconomic headwinds that have impacted many capital-intensive sectors. These factors contributed to a mini-selloff across most commodities and commodity-related equities toward the end of May. By June 30, markets began to reflect a more optimistic outlook, given the likelihood of the fading probability (or delay) of a U.S. recession and the possibility that China will deliver more stimulus to help boost its faltering economy.
During the period, the largest contributors to the SETM’s performance were Cameco Corp., Allkem Limited and Liontown Resources Ltd., while the largest detractors were Lynas Rare Earths Ltd., MP Materials Corp. and Albemarle Corp.
Performance^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Average Annual Total Returns | |||
1 Month | 3 Months | Since Inception^^ | |
Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF - Net Asset Value (“NAV”)1 |
9.46% |
2.02% |
-13.62% |
Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF - Market Price2 | 9.21% | 2.18% | -13.23% |
Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Index3 | 9.78% | 2.19% | -12.90% |
^ | Returns less than one year are not annualized. |
^^ | Inception Date: 2/1/2023. |
1 | The return shown is based on net asset value calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the return shown in the Financial Highlights, which reflects adjustments made to the net asset value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |
2 | Market Price means the official closing price of a security or the last reported sale price. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the price that is the midpoint of the bid-ask spread as of that time will be used. It does not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. |
3 | The Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials™ Index (NSETM™) was co-developed by Nasdaq® (the “Index Provider”) and Sprott Asset Management LP (the “Adviser”). The Index Provider and Adviser co-developed the methodology for determining the securities to be included in the Index and the Index Provider is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the Index. The Adviser will provide certain services in connection with the Index including contributing inputs in connection with the eligibility and process to determine the initial selection and ongoing composition of the Index constituents. |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Total return figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, and include the effect of the Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF’s recurring expenses. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund’s distributions or the redemption of the Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF shares. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.sprottetfs.com or call 888.622.1813.
The Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Index is designed to track the performance of a selection of global securities in the energy transition materials industry. These Materials are critical for the energy transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources and technologies, and include uranium, copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, manganese, rare earths and silver.
The index is reported on a total return basis, which assumes reinvestment of any dividends and distributions realized during a given time period. The index is not actively managed and do not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. One cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect fund performance.
ALPS Distributors, Inc., a FINRA member, is the distributor for the Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF.
ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with Sprott, nor the Index Provider.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF (Nasdaq: SETM)
Top 10 Holdings^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | 5.04% |
Albemarle Corp. | 5.01% |
Pilbara Minerals, Ltd. | 4.92% |
Cameco Corp. | 4.88% |
First Quantum Minerals, Ltd. | 4.79% |
MP Materials Corp. | 4.78% |
NAC Kazatomprom JSC | 4.54% |
Lynas Rare Earths, Ltd. | 4.07% |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA | 4.02% |
Paladin Energy, Ltd. | 3.57% |
Total % of Top 10 Holdings | 45.62% |
^ | % of Total Investments (excluding investments purchased with collateral from securities loaned). |
Future holdings are subject to change.
Country Allocation^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Canada | 32.60% |
Australia | 21.75% |
United States | 20.37% |
Chile | 6.70% |
Kazakhstan | 4.54% |
Malaysia | 4.07% |
China | 2.19% |
Sweden | 1.90% |
Indonesia | 1.29% |
France | 1.25% |
Poland | 1.16% |
Brazil | 0.58% |
Philippines | 0.55% |
Peru | 0.52% |
Hong Kong | 0.07% |
Great Britain | 0.30% |
Cyprus | 0.16% |
Total | 100.00% |
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (Nasdaq: LITP)
For the period from LITP’s inception on February 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, LITP generated a total return of -7.62%. These results are generally in line with the performance of lithium miners, as measured by the Nasdaq Sprott Lithium Miners™ Index (NSLITP™), which declined 7.16%.
At the start of the year, lithium’s spot price precipitously declined from its all-time high, but as demand for lithium grew and the global competition for secure sources increased, lithium quickly rebounded. Lithium miners were negatively affected by investor uncertainty, fueled by Chile’s plans to nationalize its lithium projects. On a positive note, lithium miners benefitted from mergers and acquisitions, increasing offtake agreements (which allow buyers to purchase lithium at a specific market price) and equity investment by automakers.
During the period, the largest contributors to the LITP’s performance were Liontown Resources Ltd., Allkem Limited and Sigma Lithium Corp. while the largest detractors were Albemarle Corp., Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA and Ganfeng Lithium Group Co. Ltd.
Performance^ (as of June 30, 2023)
1 Month | 3 Months | Since Inception^^ | |
Sprott Lithium Miners ETF - Net Asset Value (“NAV”)1 | 7.98% | 10.34% | -7.62% |
Sprott Lithium Miners ETF - Market Price2 | 9.16% | 10.76% | -6.83% |
Nasdaq Sprott Lithium Miners Index3 | 8.25% | 10.11% | -7.16% |
^ | Returns less than one year are not annualized. |
^^ | Inception Date: 2/1/2023. |
1 | The return shown is based on net asset value calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the return shown in the Financial Highlights, which reflects adjustments made to the net asset value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |
2 | Market Price means the official closing price of a security or the last reported sale price. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the price that is the midpoint of the bid-ask spread as of that time will be used. It does not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. |
3 | The Nasdaq Sprott Lithium Miners™ Index (NSLITP™) was co-developed by Nasdaq® (the “Index Provider”) and Sprott Asset Management LP (the “Adviser”). The Index Provider and Adviser co-developed the methodology for determining the securities to be included in the Index and the Index Provider is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the Index. The Adviser will provide certain services in connection with the Index including contributing inputs in connection with the eligibility and process to determine the initial selection and ongoing composition of the Index constituents. |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Total return figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, and include the effect of the Sprott Lithium Miners ETF’s recurring expenses. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund’s distributions or the redemption of the Sprott Lithium Miners ETF shares. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.sprottetfs.com or call 888.622.1813.
The Nasdaq Sprott Lithium Miners Index is designed to track the performance of a selection of global securities in the lithium industry. Lithium is a raw material that is essential to the transition to a less carbon-intensive economy. This index includes major lithium producers, developers, and explorers.
The index is reported on a total return basis, which assumes reinvestment of any dividends and distributions realized during a given time period. The index is not actively managed and do not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. One cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect fund performance.
ALPS Distributors, Inc., a FINRA member, is the distributor for the Sprott Lithium Miners ETF.
ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with Sprott, nor the Index Provider.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (Nasdaq: LITP)
Top 10 Holdings^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Albemarle Corp. | 10.41% |
Pilbara Minerals, Ltd. | 10.31% |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA | 10.22% |
IGO, Ltd. | 9.91% |
Livent Corp. | 8.28% |
Sigma Lithium Corp. | 4.72% |
Liontown Resources, Ltd. | 4.65% |
Mineral Resources, Ltd. | 4.57% |
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. | 4.49% |
Lithium Americas Corp. | 4.41% |
Total % of Top 10 Holdings | 71.97% |
Country Allocation^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Australia | 43.43% |
United States | 21.39% |
Canada | 13.20% |
Chile | 10.22% |
China | 6.27% |
Brazil | 4.72% |
Great Britain | 0.50% |
Jersey | 0.27% |
Total | 100.00% |
^ | % of Total Investments |
Future holdings are subject to change.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: URNM)
For the period from December 31, 2023, to June 30, 2023, URNM generated a total return of 5.82%. These results are generally in line with the performance of the uranium miners, as measured by the North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index (URNMX), which generated 6.24% for the period.
Uranium mining equities posted strong results in June as markets recognized the increasingly positive fundamental picture. 2022 was the highest uranium contracting year in a decade, and contracts in the first half of 2023 were on pace to surpass this. Meanwhile, looming sanctions on Russian uranium are likely to have serious consequences for utilities in terms of security of supplies. Prior to June, uranium miners had been weighed down by rising interest rates and macroeconomic headwinds.
For the period, the largest contributors to the URNM’s performance were Cameco Corp., Boss Energy Ltd. and Sprott Physical Uranium Trust while the largest detractors were Uranium Energy Corp., NAC Kazatomprom JSC and Fission Uranium Corp.
Performance^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Average Annual Total Returns | ||||
6 Months | 1 Year | 3 Year | Since Inception^^ | |
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF - Net Asset Value (“NAV”)1 | 5.82% | 17.41% | 40.67% | 35.18% |
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF - Market Price2 | 5.86% | 17.71% | 39.90% | 35.17% |
Northshore Global Uranium Mining Index3 | 6.24% | 18.88% | 41.73% | 36.38% |
^ | The Sprott Uranium Miners ETF was reorganized on April 22, 2022 (“Reorganization Date”) from the North Shore Global Uranium Mining ETF (“Predecessor Fund”), into a series of Sprott Funds Trust. The Sprott Uranium Miners ETF is a continuation of the Predecessor Fund and, therefore, the performance information presents the performance of the Predecessor Fund prior to the Reorganization Date. Returns less than one year are not annualized. |
^^ | The Predecessor Fund’s Commencement date was December 3, 2019. |
1 | The return shown is based on the net asset value calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the return shown in the Financial Highlights, which reflects adjustments made to the net asset value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |
2 | Market Price means the official closing price of a security or the last reported sale price. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the price that is the midpoint of the bid-ask spread as of that time will be used. It does not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. |
3 | From the Sprott Uranium Miners ETF’s inception to April 22, 2022, the fund’s objective was to track the North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index (“predecessor index”) and since that date the Sprott Uranium Miners ETF has been seeking to track the North Shore Uranium Mining Index. The index performance presented reflects the performance of the predecessor index through April 22, 2022 and thereafter reflects the performance of the North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index. |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Total return figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, and include the effect of the Sprott Uranium Miners ETF’s recurring expenses. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund’s distributions or the redemption of the Sprott Uranium Miners ETF shares. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.sprottetfs.com or call 888.622.1813.
North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index is designed to track the performance of companies that devote at least 50% of their assets to the uranium mining industry, which may include mining, exploration, development, and production of uranium, or holding physical uranium, owning uranium royalties, or engaging in other, non-mining activities that support the uranium mining industry. The Index is rebalanced semi-annually.
The index is reported on a total return basis, which assumes reinvestment of any dividends and distributions realized during a given time period. The index is not actively managed and do not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. One cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect fund performance.
ALPS Distributors, Inc., a FINRA member, is the distributor for the Sprott Uranium Miners ETF.
ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with Sprott, nor North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index Services.
The Uranium Fund was reorganized on April 22, 2022 from the North Shore Global Uranium Mining ETF, a series of an unaffiliated trust, into a series of Sprott Funds Trust.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: URNM)
Top 10 Holdings^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Cameco Corp. | 16.56% |
NAC Kazatomprom JSC | 13.11% |
Sprott Physical Uranium Trust | 12.52% |
NexGen Energy, Ltd. | 5.25% |
Paladin Energy, Ltd. | 4.85% |
Denison Mines Corp. | 4.85% |
Energy Fuels, Inc. | 4.76% |
Boss Energy, Ltd. | 4.42% |
Yellow Cake PLC | 4.26% |
Uranium Energy Corp. | 4.24% |
Total % of Top 10 Holdings | 74.82% |
Country Allocation^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Canada | 60.18% |
Australia | 17.02% |
Kazakhstan | 13.11% |
United Kingdom | 4.26% |
China | 3.77% |
United States | 1.66% |
Total | 100.00% |
^ | % of Total Investments |
Future holdings are subject to change.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (Nasdaq: URNJ)
For the period from URNJ’s inception on February 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, URNJ generated a total return of -15.70%. These results are generally in line with the performance of the junior uranium miners, as measured by the Nasdaq Sprott Junior Uranium Miners™ Index (NSURJ™), which declined by 15.21%.
Difficult market conditions tend to impact junior uranium miners more significantly than senior, or larger-capitalization miners, given their lower levels of liquidity and higher volatility. While challenges occurred early in the period, we believe the strong performance of uranium miners in June reflects the sector’s increasingly bullish fundamentals and the growing reality that future uranium supplies will have to include the junior miners, many of which are restarting mine operations and developing new mines.
During the period, the largest contributors to URNJ’s performance were Boss Energy Ltd., Berkeley Energia Ltd. and Peninsula Energy Ltd. while the largest detractors were Uranium Energy Corp., Paladin Energy Ltd. and Energy Fuels Inc.
Performance^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Average Annual Total Returns | |||
1 Month | 3 Months | Since Inception^^ | |
Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF - Net Asset Value (“NAV”)1 |
18.78% |
10.55% |
-15.70% |
Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF - Market Price2 | 16.36% | 10.72% | -15.40% |
Nasdaq Sprott Junior Uranium Miners Index3 | 18.91% | 10.63% | -15.21% |
^ | Returns less than one year are not annualized. |
^^ | Inception Date: 2/1/2023. |
1 | The return shown is based on net asset value calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the return shown in the Financial Highlights, which reflects adjustments made to the net asset value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |
2 | Market Price means the official closing price of a security or the last reported sale price. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the price that is the midpoint of the bid-ask spread as of that time will be used. It does not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. |
3 | The Nasdaq Sprott Junior Uranium Miners™ Index (NSURNJ™) was co-developed by Nasdaq® (the “Index Provider”) and Sprott Asset Management LP (the “Adviser”). The Index Provider and Adviser co-developed the methodology for determining the securities to be included in the Index and the Index Provider is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the Index. The Adviser will provide certain services in connection with the Index including contributing inputs in connection with the eligibility and process to determine the initial selection and ongoing composition of the Index constituents. |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Total return figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, and include the effect of the Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF’s recurring expenses. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund’s distributions or the redemption of the Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF shares. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.sprottetfs.com or call 888.622.1813.
The Nasdaq Sprott Junior Uranium Miners Index is designed to track the performance of mid-and small market capitalization securities whose issuers are in the uranium related business.
The index is reported on a total return basis, which assumes reinvestment of any dividends and distributions realized during a given time period. The index is not actively managed and do not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. One cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect fund performance.
ALPS Distributors, Inc., a FINRA member, is the distributor for the Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF.
ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with Sprott, nor the Index Provider.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (Nasdaq: URNJ)
Top 10 Holdings^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Paladin Energy, Ltd. | 12.81% |
NexGen Energy, Ltd. | 12.24% |
Uranium Energy Corp. | 12.20% |
Energy Fuels, Inc. | 10.02% |
Boss Energy, Ltd. | 4.62% |
Denison Mines Corp. | 4.60% |
Deep Yellow, Ltd. | 4.53% |
Global Atomic Corp. | 4.45% |
Encore Energy Corp. | 4.44% |
Fission Uranium Corp. | 3.71% |
Total % of Top 10 Holdings | 73.62% |
Country Allocation^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Canada | 61.39% |
Australia | 29.80% |
United States | 3.56% |
China | 3.22% |
Great Britain | 2.03% |
Total | 100.00% |
^ | % of Total Investments |
Future holdings are subject to change.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (Nasdaq: COPJ)
For the period from COPJ’s inception on February 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, COPJ generated a total return of -5.41%. These results are generally in line with the performance of junior copper miners, as measured by the Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners™ Index (NSCOPJ™), which declined by 5.58%.
Copper prices were hurt by weaker-than-expected economic data from China, which has struggled since its post-COVID reopening. However, the recent weakness in copper prices has tightened the copper market. Inventories are at a historic low as downstream industries restock, and these tightening inventories may be driving opportunities for developing miners.
For the period, the largest contributors to the COPJ’s performance were NGEx Minerals Ltd., ERO Copper Corp., and China Gold International Resources Corp., Ltd., while the largest detractors were Central Asia Metals PLC, 29Metals Ltd., and Jinchuan Group International Resources Co., Ltd.
Performance^ (as of June 30, 2023)
1 Month | 3 Months | Since Inception^^ | |
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF - Net Asset Value (“NAV”)1 | 8.95% | -0.26% | -5.41% |
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF - Market Price2 | 8.38% | -0.46% | -5.21% |
Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners Index3 | 8.81% | -0.14% | -5.58% |
^ | Returns less than one year are not annualized. |
^^ | Inception Date: 2/1/2023. |
1 | The return shown is based on net asset value calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the return shown in the Financial Highlights, which reflects adjustments made to the net asset value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |
2 | Market Price means the official closing price of a security or the last reported sale price. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the price that is the midpoint of the bid-ask spread as of that time will be used. It does not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. |
3 | The Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners™ Index (NSCOPJ™) was co-developed by Nasdaq® (the “Index Provider”) and Sprott Asset Management LP (the “Adviser”). The Index Provider and Adviser co-developed the methodology for determining the securities to be included in the Index and the Index Provider is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the Index. The Adviser will provide certain services in connection with the eligibility and process to determine the initial selection and ongoing composition of the Index constituents. |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Total return figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, and include the effect of the Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF’s recurring expenses. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund’s distributions or the redemption of the Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF shares. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.sprottetfs.com or call 888.622.1813.
The Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners Index is designed to track the performance of a selection of mid-and small-market capitalization securities in the copper industry. Copper is a raw material that is essential to the transition to a less carbon-intensive economy. Copper is critical for the energy transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources and technologies, and for the purpose of this, the index includes producers, developers, and explorers.
The index is reported on a total return basis, which assumes reinvestment of any dividends and distributions realized during a given time period. The index is not actively managed and do not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. One cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect fund performance.
ALPS Distributors, Inc., a FINRA member, is the distributor for the Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF.
ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with Sprott, nor the Index Provider.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (Nasdaq: COPJ)
Top 10 Holdings^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Filo Corp. | 5.45% |
ERO Copper Corp. | 5.32% |
Capstone Copper Corp. | 5.00% |
Hudbay Minerals, Inc. | 4.88% |
Taseko Mines, Ltd. | 4.83% |
Foran Mining Corp. | 4.74% |
Sandfire Resources, Ltd. | 4.61% |
Solaris Resources, Inc. | 4.61% |
Ivanhoe Electric, Inc. / US | 4.54% |
NGEx Minerals, Ltd. | 4.42% |
Total % of Top 10 Holdings | 48.40% |
Country Allocation^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Canada | 58.96% |
Australia | 24.06% |
Great Britain | 4.81% |
Cyprus | 4.13% |
United States | 4.59% |
Sweden | 1.81% |
Hong Kong | 1.64% |
Total | 100.00% |
^ | % of Total Investments |
Future holdings are subject to change.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (Nasdaq: NIKL)
For the period from NIKL’s inception on March 21, 2023, to June 30, 2023, NIKL generated a total return of 3.82%. These results are generally in line with the performance of the nickel miners, as measured by the Nasdaq Sprott Nickel Miners™ Index (NSNIKL™), which generated 4.50%.
As with copper, nickel inventories on exchanges are historically low. Nickel price volatility and low exchange inventories continue to be affected by the fallout from the nickel scandal last year on the London Metal Exchange. Nickel miners faired better than the nickel spot price due to new electric vehicle tax breaks (China) and improving market sentiment.
For the period, the largest contributors to NIKL’s performance were Azure Minerals Ltd., IGO Ltd. and Vale Indonesia Tbk PT while the largest detractors were Premium Nickel Resources Ltd., Panoramic Resources Ltd. and Nickel Industries Ltd.
Performance^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Average Annual Total Returns | |||
1 Month | 3 Months | Since Inception^^ | |
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF - Net Asset Value (“NAV”)1 | 7.13% | -1.78% | 3.82% |
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF - Market Price2 | 7.91% | -2.53% | 4.20% |
Nasdaq Sprott Nickel Miners Index3 | 7.69% | -1.53% | 4.50% |
^ | Returns less than one year are not annualized. |
^^ | Inception Date: 3/21/2023. |
1 | The return shown is based on net asset value calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the return shown in the Financial Highlights, which reflects adjustments made to the net asset value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |
2 | Market Price means the official closing price of a security or the last reported sale price. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, the price that is the midpoint of the bid-ask spread as of that time will be used. It does not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. |
3 | The Nasdaq Sprott Nickel Miners™ Index (NSNIKL™) was co-developed by Nasdaq® (the “Index Provider”) and Sprott Asset Management LP (the “Adviser”). The Index Provider and Adviser co-developed the methodology for determining the securities to be included in the Index and the Index Provider is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the Index. The Adviser will provide certain services in connection with the Index including contributing inputs in connection with the eligibility and process to determine the initial selection and ongoing composition of the Index constituents. |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Total return figures assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, and include the effect of the Sprott Nickel Miners ETF’s recurring expenses. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund’s distributions or the redemption of the Sprott Nickel Miners ETF shares. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.sprottetfs.com or call 888.622.1813.
The Nasdaq Sprott Nickel Miners Index is designed to track the performance of a selection of global securities in the nickel industry. Nickel is critical for the energy transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources and technologies, and for the purpose of this, index include major nickel producers, developers, and explorers.
The index is reported on a total return basis, which assumes reinvestment of any dividends and distributions realized during a given time period. The index is not actively managed and do not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. One cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect fund performance.
ALPS Distributors, Inc., a FINRA member, is the distributor for the Sprott Nickel Miners ETF.
ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with Sprott, nor the Index Provider.
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Performance Overview | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (Nasdaq: NIKL)
Top 10 Holdings^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Nickel Industries, Ltd. | 13.47% |
IGO, Ltd. | 10.91% |
Vale Indonesia Tbk PT | 9.92% |
Azure Minerals, Ltd. | 6.28% |
Centaurus Metals, Ltd. | 5.28% |
Horizonte Minerals PLC | 4.81% |
Talon Metals Corp. | 4.52% |
Nickel Asia Corp. | 4.47% |
Sherritt International Corp. | 4.28% |
Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. | 4.12% |
Total % of Top 10 Holdings | 68.06% |
Country Allocation^ (as of June 30, 2023)
Australia | 49.61% |
Canada | 20.03% |
Indonesia | 11.95% |
Philippines | 8.59% |
Great Britain | 4.81% |
China | 2.93% |
France | 2.08% |
Total | 100.00% |
^ | % of Total Investments |
Future holdings are subject to change.
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Sprott ETFs
Disclosure of Fund Expenses | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Shareholder Expense Example: As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs which may include brokerage charges, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six month period and held through June 30, 2023.
Actual Return: The first line of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.
Hypothetical 5% Return: The second line of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare ongoing costs of investing in each Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing Fund costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as brokerage charges. Therefore, the second line is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Beginning
Account 1/1/23 |
Ending
Account |
Expense Ratio(a) |
Expenses
Paid | |
Sprott Gold Miners ETF | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,047.80 | 0.50% | $2.54 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.32 | 0.50% | $2.51 |
Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $965.30 | 0.50% | $2.44 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,022.32 | 0.50% | $2.51 |
Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF(c) | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $863.80 | 0.65% | $2.47 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.76 | 0.65% | $2.68 |
Sprott Lithium Miners ETF(c) | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $923.80 | 0.65% | $2.55 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.76 | 0.65% | $2.68 |
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,058.20 | 0.83% | $4.24 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,020.68 | 0.83% | $4.16 |
Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF(c) | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $843.00 | 0.80% | $3.01 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.15 | 0.80% | $3.29 |
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF(c) | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $945.90 | 0.75% | $2.98 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.35 | 0.75% | $3.09 |
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF(d) | ||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,038.20 | 0.75% | $2.11 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,011.76 | 0.75% | $2.09 |
(a) | Annualized, based on the applicable Fund’s most recent fiscal half year expenses. |
(b) | Expenses are equal to the applicable Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year (181), divided by 365. |
(c) | The Fund commenced operations on February 1, 2023. Actual expenses on this Fund are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value of the period, multiplied by the number of days since the Fund launched (149) divided by 365. Actual returns for the Fund represent the period from February 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023. |
(d) | The Fund commenced operations on March 21, 2023. Actual expenses on this Fund are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value of the period, multiplied by the number of days since the Fund launched (101) divided by 365. Actual returns for the Fund represent the period from March 21, 2023 to June 30, 2023. |
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Schedule of Investments | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (99.98%) | ||||||||
Gold Mining (98.76%) | ||||||||
Agnico Eagle Mines, Ltd. | 481,154 | $ | 24,025,920 | |||||
Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A | 740,407 | 8,819,492 | ||||||
AngloGold Ashanti, Ltd., Sponsored ADR | 343,351 | 7,241,273 | ||||||
B2Gold Corp. | 2,425,707 | 8,642,640 | ||||||
Barrick Gold Corp. | 1,651,519 | 27,937,755 | ||||||
Centerra Gold, Inc. | 615,535 | 3,689,260 | ||||||
Coeur Mining, Inc.(a) | 1,010,086 | 2,868,644 | ||||||
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. | 1,314,812 | 8,684,359 | ||||||
Eldorado Gold Corp.(a)(b) | 891,424 | 9,023,586 | ||||||
Endeavour Mining PLC(b) | 412,128 | 9,877,384 | ||||||
Equinox Gold Corp.(a) | 671,460 | 3,076,627 | ||||||
Franco-Nevada Corp. | 182,071 | 25,949,670 | ||||||
Gold Fields, Ltd., Sponsored ADR(b) | 617,636 | 8,541,906 | ||||||
Harmony Gold Mining Co., Ltd., Sponsored ADR(b) | 671,515 | 2,820,363 | ||||||
IAMGOLD Corp.(a)(b) | 1,186,410 | 3,143,460 | ||||||
K92 Mining, Inc.(a) | 569,577 | 2,472,216 | ||||||
Kinross Gold Corp. | 634,461 | 3,026,830 | ||||||
Lundin Gold, Inc. | 743,214 | 8,892,200 | ||||||
New Gold, Inc.(a) | 1,674,514 | 1,820,193 | ||||||
Newmont Corp. | 475,113 | 20,268,321 | ||||||
Novagold Resources, Inc.(a)(b) | 609,760 | 2,416,486 | ||||||
OceanaGold Corp. | 4,442,411 | 8,752,363 | ||||||
Osisko Gold Royalties, Ltd. | 584,654 | 8,985,511 | ||||||
Osisko Mining, Inc.(a) | 852,757 | 2,072,751 | ||||||
Royal Gold, Inc. | 25,840 | 2,965,915 | ||||||
Seabridge Gold, Inc.(a)(b) | 236,415 | 2,850,008 | ||||||
SSR Mining, Inc.(b) | 594,302 | 8,429,466 | ||||||
Torex Gold Resources, Inc.(a) | 638,721 | 9,073,960 | ||||||
Wesdome Gold Mines, Ltd.(b) | 1,502,033 | 7,823,384 | ||||||
Total Gold Mining | 244,191,943 | |||||||
Silver Mining (1.22%) |
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Pan American Silver Corp.(b) | 206,764 | 3,012,301 | ||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS |
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(Cost $229,678,659) | 247,204,244 |
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Sprott Gold Miners ETF
Schedule of Investments | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
7 Day Yield | Shares | Value | ||||||||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (5.60%) | ||||||||||||
Money Market Fund (0.15%) | ||||||||||||
State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund, Premier Class | ||||||||||||
(Cost $365,183) | 5.01 | % | 365,183 | 365,183 | ||||||||
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Loaned (5.45%) | ||||||||||||
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 5.11% | ||||||||||||
(Cost $13,468,354) | 13,468,354 | 13,468,354 | ||||||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||
(Cost $13,833,537) | 13,833,537 | |||||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (105.58%) | ||||||||||||
(Cost $243,512,196) | $ | 261,037,781 | ||||||||||
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-5.58%) | (13,800,155 | ) | ||||||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 247,237,626 |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | As of June 30, 2023, the security, or a portion of the security position was on loan. As of June 30, 2023, the total market value of securities on loan was $15,804,791. The loaned securities were secured with cash collateral of $13,468,354 and non-cash collateral with the value of $2,838,388. The non-cash collateral received consists of common stocks and is held for the benefit of the Fund at the Fund’s custodian. The Fund cannot repledge or resell this collateral. Collateral is calculated based on prior day’s prices. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (100.12%) | ||||||||
Copper Mining (0.37%) | ||||||||
SolGold PLC(a)(b) | 1,729,361 | $ | 349,211 | |||||
Diversified Metals & Mining (0.74%) | ||||||||
Bumi Resources Minerals Tbk PT(a) | 38,376,100 | 348,117 | ||||||
Mincor Resources NL(a)(b) | 378,606 | 353,093 | ||||||
Total Diversified Metals & Mining | 701,210 | |||||||
Gold Mining (95.60%) | ||||||||
Argonaut Gold, Inc.(a) | 729,148 | 291,714 | ||||||
Bellevue Gold, Ltd.(a) | 5,021,510 | 4,248,260 | ||||||
Capricorn Metals, Ltd.(a) | 126,487 | 339,566 | ||||||
Centamin PLC | 4,099,965 | 4,746,149 | ||||||
Centerra Gold, Inc.(b) | 66,890 | 400,911 | ||||||
Coeur Mining, Inc.(a) | 109,696 | 311,537 | ||||||
De Grey Mining, Ltd.(a) | 5,546,282 | 4,969,323 | ||||||
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc.(b) | 49,333 | 325,845 | ||||||
Eldorado Gold Corp.(a)(b) | 102,719 | 1,039,790 | ||||||
Emerald Resources NL(a)(b) | 3,005,600 | 4,104,479 | ||||||
Equinox Gold Corp.(a) | 72,684 | 333,038 | ||||||
Firefinch, Ltd.(a)(b) | 6,635,363 | 884,031 | ||||||
Gold Road Resources, Ltd.(b) | 4,011,279 | 3,968,098 | ||||||
Greatland Gold PLC(a)(b) | 3,833,794 | 350,563 | ||||||
Hochschild Mining PLC | 355,239 | 320,771 | ||||||
K92 Mining, Inc.(a) | 977,953 | 4,244,748 | ||||||
Karora Resources, Inc.(a) | 987,205 | 3,018,064 | ||||||
McEwen Mining, Inc.(a) | 45,049 | 323,902 | ||||||
New Gold, Inc.(a) | 267,752 | 291,046 | ||||||
Novagold Resources, Inc.(a)(b) | 1,070,970 | 4,273,170 | ||||||
OceanaGold Corp.(b) | 2,462,453 | 4,851,483 | ||||||
Orla Mining, Ltd.(a) | 1,135,562 | 4,765,974 | ||||||
Osisko Mining, Inc.(a)(b) | 1,677,504 | 4,077,421 | ||||||
Pan African Resources PLC | 15,838,348 | 2,518,366 | ||||||
Perseus Mining, Ltd. | 4,327,579 | 4,756,658 | ||||||
Ramelius Resources, Ltd.(b) | 4,443,791 | 3,729,900 | ||||||
Red 5, Ltd.(a) | 3,419,352 | 432,783 | ||||||
Regis Resources, Ltd. | 3,171,055 | 3,865,698 | ||||||
Resolute Mining, Ltd.(a)(b) | 12,004,500 | 3,118,758 | ||||||
Seabridge Gold, Inc.(a)(b) | 328,510 | 3,958,545 | ||||||
Silver Lake Resources, Ltd.(a) | 5,166,177 | 3,321,006 | ||||||
Skeena Resources, Ltd.(a) | 66,564 | 321,075 | ||||||
St Barbara, Ltd.(a)(b) | 883,319 | 282,444 | ||||||
Tietto Minerals, Ltd.(a) | 8,890,327 | 2,753,872 | ||||||
Torex Gold Resources, Inc.(a)(b) | 326,062 | 4,632,185 | ||||||
Victoria Gold Corp.(a) | 55,190 | 321,621 | ||||||
Wesdome Gold Mines, Ltd.(b) | 56,266 | 293,063 | ||||||
West African Resources, Ltd.(a) | 569,862 | 328,366 | ||||||
Westgold Resources, Ltd.(a) | 3,309,276 | 3,174,450 | ||||||
Total Gold Mining | 90,288,673 | |||||||
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Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
Silver Mining (3.41%) | ||||||||
Endeavour Silver Corp.(a)(b) | 1,107,403 | $ | 3,218,344 | |||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | ||||||||
(Cost $98,906,122) | 94,557,438 | |||||||
RIGHTS (0.00%) | ||||||||
Kinross Gold Corp. - CVR (Expiring 12/31/2049), Strike Price CAD $0.01(c) | 233,341 | — | ||||||
TOTAL RIGHTS | ||||||||
(Cost $–) | — |
7 Day Yield | Shares | Value | ||||||||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (6.86%) | ||||||||||||
Money Market Fund (0.13%) | ||||||||||||
State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund, Premier Class | ||||||||||||
(Cost $123,404) | 5.01 | % | 123,404 | 123,404 | ||||||||
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Loaned (6.73%) | ||||||||||||
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 5.11% | ||||||||||||
(Cost $6,353,686) | 6,353,686 | 6,353,686 | ||||||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||
(Cost $6,477,090) | 6,477,090 | |||||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (106.98%) | ||||||||||||
(Cost $105,383,212) | $ | 101,034,528 | ||||||||||
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-6.98%) | (6,590,849 | ) | ||||||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 94,443,679 |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | As of June 30, 2023, the security, or a portion of the security position was on loan. As of June 30, 2023, the total market value of securities on loan was $9,089,886. The loaned securities were secured with cash collateral of $6,353,686 and non-cash collateral with the value of $3,081,090. The non-cash collateral received consists of common stocks and is held for the benefit of the Fund at the Fund’s custodian. The Fund cannot repledge or resell this collateral. Collateral is calculated based on prior day’s prices. |
(c) | As a result of the use of significant unobservable inputs to determine the fair value, the investment has been classified as Level 3 assets. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (99.60%) | ||||||||
Coal & Consumable Fuels (26.04%) | ||||||||
Bannerman Energy, Ltd.(a) | 14,120 | $ | 15,520 | |||||
Boss Energy, Ltd.(a)(b) | 35,638 | 73,595 | ||||||
Cameco Corp. | 11,830 | 370,635 | ||||||
CGN Mining Co., Ltd.(a)(b) | 505,000 | 52,201 | ||||||
Deep Yellow, Ltd.(a) | 75,656 | 38,051 | ||||||
Denison Mines Corp.(a) | 89,955 | 112,443 | ||||||
Encore Energy Corp.(a)(b) | 15,443 | 37,303 | ||||||
Energy Fuels, Inc.(a) | 16,982 | 105,968 | ||||||
Fission Uranium Corp.(a) | 67,703 | 31,175 | ||||||
NAC Kazatomprom JSC, GDR(b)(c) | 12,842 | 344,808 | ||||||
NexGen Energy, Ltd.(a) | 47,140 | 222,029 | ||||||
Paladin Energy, Ltd.(a) | 557,891 | 271,297 | ||||||
Uranium Energy Corp.(a) | 75,926 | 258,148 | ||||||
Uranium Royalty Corp.(a) | 9,170 | 18,340 | ||||||
Ur-Energy, Inc.(a) | 28,455 | 29,878 | ||||||
Total Coal & Consumable Fuels | 1,981,391 | |||||||
Copper Mining (19.92%) | ||||||||
Aeris Resources, Ltd.(a) | 6,177 | 1,975 | ||||||
Antofagasta PLC | 10,972 | 203,583 | ||||||
Atalaya Mining PLC | 2,925 | 11,887 | ||||||
Capstone Copper Corp.(a)(b) | 14,227 | 64,544 | ||||||
Central Asia Metals PLC | 3,164 | 7,241 | ||||||
ERO Copper Corp.(a)(b) | 2,233 | 45,174 | ||||||
First Quantum Minerals, Ltd. | 15,381 | 363,873 | ||||||
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | 9,587 | 383,479 | ||||||
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co., Ltd.(b) | 72,000 | 3,675 | ||||||
KGHM Polska Miedz SA | 3,198 | 88,406 | ||||||
Lundin Mining Corp. | 17,319 | 135,702 | ||||||
Sandfire Resources, Ltd.(a) | 6,197 | 24,356 | ||||||
SolGold PLC(a)(b) | 28,923 | 5,840 | ||||||
Southern Copper Corp. | 2,274 | 163,137 | ||||||
Taseko Mines, Ltd.(a) | 9,047 | 12,937 | ||||||
Total Copper Mining | 1,515,809 | |||||||
Diversified Metals & Mining (35.05%) | ||||||||
29Metals, Ltd. | 3,281 | 1,847 | ||||||
American Lithium Corp.(a) | 4,399 | 8,833 | ||||||
Anson Resources, Ltd.(a) | 22,423 | 2,315 | ||||||
Arafura Rare Earths, Ltd.(a) | 561,702 | 114,124 | ||||||
Argosy Minerals, Ltd.(a) | 28,600 | 7,430 | ||||||
Atlantic Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 8,206 | 2,605 | ||||||
Australian Strategic Materials, Ltd.(a) | 39,359 | 28,841 | ||||||
Boliden AB | 4,995 | 144,288 | ||||||
Centaurus Metals, Ltd.(a) | 16,708 | 9,906 | ||||||
Core Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 37,898 | 22,721 | ||||||
Critical Elements Lithium Corp.(a) | 4,476 | 5,845 | ||||||
Delta Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 8,101 | 4,614 | ||||||
Eramet SA | 1,045 | 95,387 | ||||||
Essential Metals, Ltd.(a) | 4,340 | 1,200 | ||||||
Filo Corp.(a) | 1,451 | 28,270 | ||||||
Foran Mining Corp.(a) | 3,227 | 8,574 | ||||||
Frontier Lithium, Inc.(a) | 4,020 | 5,675 | ||||||
Galan Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 6,224 | 3,607 |
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Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
Diversified Metals & Mining (continued) | ||||||||
Global Atomic Corp.(a) | 19,713 | $ | 44,344 | |||||
Global Lithium Resources, Ltd.(a) | 3,785 | 3,933 | ||||||
Hastings Technology Metals, Ltd.(a) | 31,689 | 28,287 | ||||||
Horizonte Minerals PLC(a) | 7,334 | 13,412 | ||||||
Hudbay Minerals, Inc. | 4,916 | 23,597 | ||||||
IGO, Ltd. | 22,481 | 227,631 | ||||||
ioneer, Ltd.(a) | 34,656 | 7,849 | ||||||
Ivanhoe Electric, Inc. / US(a) | 710 | 9,258 | ||||||
Ivanhoe Mines, Ltd.(a)(b) | 10,116 | 92,398 | ||||||
Jervois Global, Ltd.(a)(b) | 171,846 | 7,555 | ||||||
Kodal Minerals PLC(a) | 298,124 | 1,776 | ||||||
Lake Resources NL(a)(b) | 28,973 | 5,790 | ||||||
Latin Resources, Ltd.(a) | 46,462 | 9,904 | ||||||
Leo Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 16,491 | 11,754 | ||||||
Liontown Resources, Ltd.(a) | 38,133 | 71,889 | ||||||
Lithium Americas Corp.(a) | 2,631 | 53,173 | ||||||
Lithium Ionic Corp.(a) | 2,141 | 3,992 | ||||||
Lithium Power International, Ltd.(a) | 9,200 | 1,808 | ||||||
Lynas Rare Earths, Ltd.(a) | 67,737 | 309,093 | ||||||
MMG, Ltd. | 53,270 | 15,432 | ||||||
MP Materials Corp.(a)(b) | 15,887 | 363,495 | ||||||
Neometals, Ltd.(a)(b) | 29,329 | 9,671 | ||||||
NGEx Minerals, Ltd.(a) | 1,143 | 6,247 | ||||||
Nickel Asia Corp. | 384,000 | 41,600 | ||||||
Nickel Industries, Ltd. | 226,155 | 133,328 | ||||||
Northern Dynasty Minerals, Ltd.(a) | 8,933 | 2,144 | ||||||
Panoramic Resources, Ltd.(a) | 84,755 | 5,194 | ||||||
Patriot Battery Metals, Inc.(a) | 6,196 | 7,120 | ||||||
Piedmont Lithium, Inc.(a) | 342 | 19,737 | ||||||
Pilbara Minerals, Ltd.(b) | 114,795 | 373,944 | ||||||
Renascor Resources, Ltd.(a)(b) | 141,710 | 17,936 | ||||||
Sayona Mining, Ltd.(a) | 161,259 | 18,799 | ||||||
Sigma Lithium Corp.(a) | 1,087 | 43,806 | ||||||
Solaris Resources, Inc.(a) | 1,499 | 6,699 | ||||||
South Manganese Investment, Ltd. | 31,000 | 1,958 | ||||||
Standard Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 3,220 | 14,490 | ||||||
Syrah Resources, Ltd.(a) | 56,366 | 33,981 | ||||||
Talga Group, Ltd.(a) | 20,080 | 19,864 | ||||||
Vale Indonesia Tbk PT | 232,800 | 97,825 | ||||||
Vulcan Energy Resources, Ltd.(a) | 2,742 | 7,653 | ||||||
Winsome Resources, Ltd.(a) | 2,785 | 3,024 | ||||||
Total Diversified Metals & Mining | 2,667,472 | |||||||
Environmental & Facilities Services (0.98%) | ||||||||
Li-Cycle Holdings Corp.(a)(b) | 13,423 | 74,498 | ||||||
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals (4.02%) | ||||||||
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, ADR | 4,209 | 305,658 | ||||||
Gold Mining (0.80%) | ||||||||
China Gold International Resources Corp., Ltd. | 5,700 | 21,677 | ||||||
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA, ADR | 5,364 | 39,425 | ||||||
Total Gold Mining | 61,102 |
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Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
Precious Metals & Minerals Mining (0.73%) | ||||||||
Atlas Lithium Corp.(a) | 127 | $ | 2,720 | |||||
SilverCrest Metals, Inc.(a)(b) | 8,964 | 52,529 | ||||||
Total Precious Metals & Minerals Mining | 55,249 | |||||||
Silver Mining (3.32%) | ||||||||
Aya Gold & Silver, Inc.(a) | 11,990 | 76,841 | ||||||
Endeavour Silver Corp.(a) | 14,288 | 41,293 | ||||||
Gatos Silver, Inc.(a) | 3,100 | 11,718 | ||||||
GoGold Resources, Inc.(a) | 18,208 | 20,892 | ||||||
MAG Silver Corp.(a) | 5,459 | 60,813 | ||||||
Silver Mines, Ltd.(a) | 78,416 | 9,403 | ||||||
Silvercorp Metals, Inc. | 11,181 | 31,530 | ||||||
Total Silver Mining | 252,490 | |||||||
Specialty Chemicals (8.74%) | ||||||||
Albemarle Corp. | 1,706 | 380,592 | ||||||
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd.(b)(c)(d) | 11,800 | 76,950 | ||||||
Livent Corp.(a)(b) | 6,219 | 170,587 | ||||||
Tianqi Lithium Corp. | 5,400 | 37,592 | ||||||
Total Specialty Chemicals | 665,721 | |||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | ||||||||
(Cost $7,903,611) | 7,579,390 | |||||||
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND (0.30%) | ||||||||
iShares MSCI India ETF | 525 | $ | 22,943 | |||||
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUND | ||||||||
(Cost $21,257) | 22,943 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (4.73%) | ||||||||
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Loaned (4.73%) | ||||||||
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 5.11% | ||||||||
(Cost $360,042) | 360,042 | 360,042 | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS | ||||||||
(Cost $360,042) | 360,042 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (104.63%) | ||||||||
(Cost $8,284,910) | $ | 7,962,375 | ||||||
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-4.63%) | (352,284 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 7,610,091 |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | As of June 30, 2023, the security, or a portion of the security position was on loan. As of June 30, 2023, the total market value of securities on loan was $1,110,665. The loaned securities were secured with cash collateral of $360,042 and non-cash collateral with the value of $799,904. The non-cash collateral received consists of common stocks and is held for the benefit of the Fund at the Fund’s custodian. The Fund cannot repledge or resell this collateral. Collateral is calculated based on prior day’s prices. |
(c) | Securities were purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such securities cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. As of June 30, 2023, the market value of those securities was $421,758 representing 5.54% of net assets. |
(d) | Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of June 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of those securities was $76,950, representing 1.01% of net assets. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (99.88%) | ||||||||
Diversified Metals & Mining (63.85%) | ||||||||
American Lithium Corp.(a) | 19,704 | $ | 39,564 | |||||
Anson Resources, Ltd.(a) | 95,877 | 9,900 | ||||||
Argosy Minerals, Ltd.(a) | 129,314 | 33,596 | ||||||
Arizona Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 381,508 | 8,133 | ||||||
Atlantic Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 27,510 | 8,734 | ||||||
Cleantech Lithium PLC(a) | 19,926 | 10,629 | ||||||
Core Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 171,733 | 102,960 | ||||||
Critical Elements Lithium Corp.(a) | 20,046 | 26,178 | ||||||
Delta Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 25,858 | 14,728 | ||||||
E3 Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 6,582 | 11,477 | ||||||
Essential Metals, Ltd.(a) | 38,135 | 10,543 | ||||||
European Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 167,826 | 11,180 | ||||||
Frontier Lithium, Inc.(a) | 18,231 | 25,735 | ||||||
Galan Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 17,194 | 9,965 | ||||||
Global Lithium Resources, Ltd.(a) | 11,448 | 11,897 | ||||||
Green Technology Metals, Ltd.(a) | 23,980 | 11,661 | ||||||
IGO, Ltd. | 38,362 | 388,435 | ||||||
ioneer, Ltd.(a) | 156,527 | 35,452 | ||||||
Kodal Minerals PLC(a) | 1,308,266 | 7,792 | ||||||
Lake Resources NL(a)(b) | 131,054 | 26,191 | ||||||
Latin Resources, Ltd.(a) | 218,449 | 46,566 | ||||||
Leo Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 74,562 | 53,146 | ||||||
Lepidico, Ltd.(a) | 1,526,064 | 11,182 | ||||||
Li-FT Power, Ltd.(a) | 3,598 | 24,715 | ||||||
Liontown Resources, Ltd.(a) | 96,653 | 182,211 | ||||||
Lithium Americas Corp.(a) | 8,548 | 172,755 | ||||||
Lithium Chile, Inc.(a) | 18,014 | 10,878 | ||||||
Lithium Ionic Corp.(a) | 5,924 | 11,045 | ||||||
Lithium Power International, Ltd.(a) | 54,113 | 10,634 | ||||||
Mineral Resources, Ltd. | 3,768 | 179,294 | ||||||
Patriot Battery Metals, Inc.(a) | 8,533 | 96,940 | ||||||
Piedmont Lithium, Inc.(a) | 1,555 | 89,739 | ||||||
Pilbara Minerals, Ltd.(b) | 124,110 | 404,286 | ||||||
Rock Tech Lithium, Inc.(a) | 6,564 | 10,058 | ||||||
Savannah Resources PLC(a) | 199,258 | 11,894 | ||||||
Sayona Mining, Ltd.(a) | 731,284 | 85,251 | ||||||
Sigma Lithium Corp.(a)(b) | 4,587 | 184,856 | ||||||
Standard Lithium, Ltd.(a) | 14,676 | 66,042 | ||||||
Vulcan Energy Resources, Ltd.(a) | 12,577 | 35,105 | ||||||
Winsome Resources, Ltd.(a) | 10,458 | 11,356 | ||||||
Total Diversified Metals & Mining | 2,502,703 | |||||||
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals (10.22%) | ||||||||
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, ADR | 5,518 | 400,717 | ||||||
Gold Mining (0.56%) | ||||||||
Arbor Metals Corp.(a) | 4,974 | 11,827 | ||||||
Brunswick Exploration, Inc.(a) | 17,574 | 10,347 | ||||||
Total Gold Mining | 22,174 | |||||||
Precious Metals & Minerals (0.28%) | ||||||||
Atlas Lithium Corp.(a) | 508 | 10,881 | ||||||
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Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
Specialty Chemicals (24.97%) | ||||||||
Albemarle Corp. | 1,830 | $ | 408,255 | |||||
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd.(b)(c)(d) | 27,000 | 176,072 | ||||||
Livent Corp.(a)(b) | 11,836 | 324,661 | ||||||
Tianqi Lithium Corp. | 10,000 | 69,615 | ||||||
Total Specialty Chemicals | 978,603 | |||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | ||||||||
(Cost $4,012,055) | 3,915,078 |
7 Day Yield | Shares | Value | ||||||||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (5.03%) | ||||||||||||
Money Market Fund (0.13%) | ||||||||||||
State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund, Premier Class | ||||||||||||
(Cost $5,046) | 5.01 | % | 5,046 | 5,046 | ||||||||
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Loaned (4.90%) | ||||||||||||
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 5.11% | ||||||||||||
(Cost $192,008) | 192,008 | 192,008 | ||||||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||
(Cost $197,054) | 197,054 | |||||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (104.91%) | ||||||||||||
(Cost $4,209,109) | $ | 4,112,132 | ||||||||||
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-4.91%) | (192,445 | ) | ||||||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 3,919,687 |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | As of June 30, 2023, the security, or a portion of the security position was on loan. As of June 30, 2023, the total market value of securities on loan was $823,716. The loaned securities were secured with cash collateral of $192,008 and non-cash collateral with the value of $659,566. The non-cash collateral received consists of common stocks and is held for the benefit of the Fund at the Fund’s custodian. The Fund cannot repledge or resell this collateral. Collateral is calculated based on prior day’s prices. |
(c) | Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of June 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of those securities was $176,072, representing 4.49% of net assets. |
(d) | Securities were purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such securities cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. As of June 30, 2023, the market value of those securities was $176,072 representing 4.49% of net assets. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
CLOSED END FUND (12.51%) | ||||||||
Sprott Physical Uranium Trust(a)(b) | 9,056,057 | $ | 114,298,753 | |||||
TOTAL CLOSED END FUND | ||||||||
(Cost $107,498,517) | 114,298,753 | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS (87.40%) | ||||||||
Coal & Consumable Fuels (79.06%) | ||||||||
Alligator Energy, Ltd.(a) | 183,324,592 | 4,152,146 | ||||||
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp.(a) | 13,037,721 | 1,525,455 | ||||||
Aura Energy, Ltd.(a) | 30,200,788 | 4,124,252 | ||||||
Bannerman Energy, Ltd.(a)(c) | 8,343,708 | 9,170,987 | ||||||
Baselode Energy Corp.(a)(c) | 9,656,275 | 2,915,652 | ||||||
Berkeley Energia, Ltd.(a) | 22,277,286 | 9,902,273 | ||||||
Boss Energy, Ltd.(a)(c) | 19,559,801 | 40,392,352 | ||||||
Cameco Corp.(c) | 4,826,413 | 151,211,519 | ||||||
CanAlaska Uranium, Ltd.(a) | 8,889,012 | 2,147,185 | ||||||
CGN Mining Co., Ltd.(a)(c) | 333,090,300 | 34,431,233 | ||||||
Deep Yellow, Ltd.(a) | 41,828,930 | 21,037,626 | ||||||
Denison Mines Corp.(a)(c) | 35,425,476 | 44,281,845 | ||||||
Elevate Uranium, Ltd.(a)(c) | 14,783,304 | 3,052,855 | ||||||
Encore Energy Corp.(a)(c) | 6,041,306 | 14,593,077 | ||||||
Energy Fuels, Inc.(a)(c) | 6,962,685 | 43,447,154 | ||||||
F3 Uranium Corp.(a)(c) | 18,287,083 | 4,693,420 | ||||||
Fission Uranium Corp.(a)(c) | 38,103,879 | 17,545,474 | ||||||
Forsys Metals Corp.(a)(c) | 10,598,225 | 3,600,076 | ||||||
GoviEx Uranium, Inc.(a)(c) | 35,223,226 | 3,456,516 | ||||||
IsoEnergy, Ltd.(a)(c) | 5,882,225 | 11,589,060 | ||||||
Laramide Resources, Ltd.(a)(c) | 11,599,365 | 3,633,694 | ||||||
Mega Uranium, Ltd.(a)(c) | 20,036,363 | 2,949,304 | ||||||
NAC Kazatomprom JSC, GDR(d) | 4,458,907 | 119,721,653 | ||||||
NexGen Energy, Ltd.(a)(c) | 10,179,901 | 47,947,334 | ||||||
Paladin Energy, Ltd.(a)(c) | 91,142,575 | 44,321,778 | ||||||
Peninsula Energy, Ltd.(a)(c) | 68,624,828 | 7,771,471 | ||||||
Skyharbour Resources, Ltd.(a) | 8,567,756 | 2,295,945 | ||||||
Toro Energy, Ltd.(a)(c) | 336,535,419 | 2,241,836 | ||||||
Uranium Energy Corp.(a)(c) | 11,395,759 | 38,745,581 | ||||||
Uranium Royalty Corp.(a)(c) | 3,685,596 | 7,344,762 | ||||||
Ur-Energy, Inc.(a) | 13,995,786 | 14,695,575 | ||||||
Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp.(a)(c) | 3,807,329 | 3,017,698 | ||||||
Total Coal & Consumable Fuels | 721,956,788 | |||||||
Diversified Metals & Mining (4.09%) | ||||||||
Consolidated Uranium, Inc.(a)(c) | 5,325,298 | 5,708,189 | ||||||
Global Atomic Corp.(a) | 10,003,116 | 22,501,820 | ||||||
Lotus Resources, Ltd.(a) | 74,528,598 | 9,184,758 | ||||||
Total Diversified Metals & Mining | 37,394,767 | |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors (4.25%) | ||||||||
Yellow Cake PLC(a)(d)(e) | 7,482,881 | 38,849,400 | ||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | ||||||||
(Cost $916,780,099) | 798,200,955 | |||||||
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Schedule of Investments | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
7 Day Yield | Shares | Value | ||||||||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (6.03%) | ||||||||||||
Money Market Fund (0.06%) | ||||||||||||
State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund, Premier Class | ||||||||||||
(Cost $514,835) | 5.01 | % | 514,835 | $ | 514,835 | |||||||
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Loaned (5.97%) | ||||||||||||
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 5.11% | ||||||||||||
(Cost $54,573,368) | 54,573,368 | 54,573,368 | ||||||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||
(Cost $55,088,203) | 55,088,203 | |||||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (105.94%) | ||||||||||||
(Cost $1,079,366,819) | $ | 967,587,911 | ||||||||||
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-5.94%) | (54,263,156 | ) | ||||||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 913,324,755 |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Affiliate of the Fund. See table below (Affiliated Investments). |
(c) | As of June 30, 2023, the security, or a portion of the security position is currently on loan. As of June 30, 2023, the total market value of securities on loan was $67,347,770. The loaned securities were secured with cash collateral of $54,573,368 and non-cash collateral with the value of $14,448,165. The non-cash collateral received consists of common stocks and is held for the benefit of the Fund at the Fund’s custodian. The Fund cannot repledge or resell this collateral. Collateral is calculated based on prior day’s prices. |
(d) | Securities were purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts securities offered and sold outside of the United States from registration. Such securities cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. As of June 30, 2023, the market value of those securities was $158,571,053 representing 17.36% of net assets. |
(e) | Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of June 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of those securities was $38,849,400, representing 4.25% of net assets. |
AFFILIATED INVESTMENTS
Security Name | Market Value as of January 1, 2023 | Purchases | Purchases In-Kind | Proceeds from Sales | Sales In-Kind | Change in Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | Realized Gain/(Loss) | Market Value as of June 30, 2023 | Share Balance as of June 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sprott Physical Uranium Trust | $ | 115,816,653 | $ | — | $ | 11,034,687 | $ | (15,043,162 | ) | $ | (5,421,178 | ) | $ | 11,314,785 | $ | (3,403,032 | ) | $ | 114,298,753 | 9,056,057 | ||||||||||||||||
TOTAL | $ | 115,816,653 | $ | — | $ | 11,034,687 | $ | (15,043,162 | ) | $ | (5,421,178 | ) | $ | 11,314,785 | $ | (3,403,032 | ) | $ | 114,298,753 | 9,056,057 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (100.08%) | ||||||||
Coal & Consumable Fuels (92.72%) | ||||||||
Alligator Energy, Ltd.(a) | 15,017,966 | $ | 340,144 | |||||
Aura Energy, Ltd.(a) | 1,965,184 | 268,368 | ||||||
Bannerman Energy, Ltd.(a) | 595,646 | 654,704 | ||||||
Berkeley Energia, Ltd.(a) | 1,702,855 | 720,318 | ||||||
Boss Energy, Ltd.(a)(b) | 795,653 | 1,643,079 | ||||||
CanAlaska Uranium, Ltd.(a) | 551,045 | 133,108 | ||||||
CGN Mining Co., Ltd.(a)(b) | 11,080,000 | 1,145,329 | ||||||
Deep Yellow, Ltd.(a) | 3,201,619 | 1,610,236 | ||||||
Denison Mines Corp.(a) | 1,307,047 | 1,633,809 | ||||||
Elevate Uranium, Ltd.(a) | 1,258,689 | 259,928 | ||||||
Encore Energy Corp.(a) | 653,524 | 1,578,620 | ||||||
Energy Fuels, Inc.(a) | 570,899 | 3,562,410 | ||||||
F3 Uranium Corp.(a) | 1,645,005 | 422,194 | ||||||
Fission Uranium Corp.(a) | 2,860,931 | 1,317,356 | ||||||
Forsys Metals Corp.(a) | 570,592 | 193,823 | ||||||
GoviEx Uranium, Inc.(a) | 3,003,544 | 294,743 | ||||||
IsoEnergy, Ltd.(a)(b) | 252,731 | 497,926 | ||||||
Laramide Resources, Ltd.(a) | 947,634 | 296,862 | ||||||
Mega Uranium, Ltd.(a) | 1,643,398 | 241,904 | ||||||
NexGen Energy, Ltd.(a) | 923,981 | 4,351,951 | ||||||
Paladin Energy, Ltd.(a) | 9,367,569 | 4,555,360 | ||||||
Peninsula Energy, Ltd.(a) | 5,743,220 | 650,395 | ||||||
Skyharbour Resources, Ltd.(a) | 711,108 | 190,559 | ||||||
Uranium Energy Corp.(a) | 1,275,160 | 4,335,544 | ||||||
Uranium Royalty Corp.(a) | 386,287 | 772,574 | ||||||
Ur-Energy, Inc.(a) | 1,206,420 | 1,266,741 | ||||||
Total Coal & Consumable Fuels | 32,937,985 | |||||||
Diversified Metals & Mining (7.36%) | ||||||||
Consolidated Uranium, Inc.(a) | 390,743 | 418,838 | ||||||
Global Atomic Corp.(a) | 703,086 | 1,581,579 | ||||||
Lotus Resources, Ltd.(a) | 4,973,698 | 612,949 | ||||||
Total Diversified Metals & Mining | 2,613,366 | |||||||
TOTAL COMMON
STOCKS (Cost $34,885,212) |
35,551,351 |
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Schedule of Investments | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Shares | Value | |||||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (4.35%) | ||||||||
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Loaned (4.35%) | ||||||||
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 5.11% | ||||||||
(Cost $1,543,446) | 1,543,446 | 1,543,446 | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM
INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,543,446) |
1,543,446 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (104.43%) (Cost $36,428,658) |
$ | 37,094,797 | ||||||
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-4.43%) | (1,573,188 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 35,521,609 |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | As of June 30, 2023, the security, or a portion of the security position was on loan. As of June 30, 2023, the total market value of securities on loan was $2,011,978. The loaned securities were secured with cash collateral of $1,543,446 and non-cash collateral with the value of $604,770. The non-cash collateral received consists of common stocks and is held for the benefit of the Fund at the Fund’s custodian. The Fund cannot repledge or resell this collateral. Collateral is calculated based on prior day’s prices. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF
Schedule of Investments | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (96.55%) | ||||||||
Copper Mining (41.18%) | ||||||||
Aeris Resources, Ltd.(a) | 114,925 | $ | 36,748 | |||||
Arizona Sonoran Copper Co., Inc.(a) | 23,077 | 29,091 | ||||||
Atalaya Mining PLC | 27,400 | 111,354 | ||||||
Austral Resources Australia, Ltd.(a) | 48,312 | 6,437 | ||||||
Capstone Copper Corp.(a)(b) | 29,709 | 134,781 | ||||||
Central Asia Metals PLC | 50,768 | 116,185 | ||||||
Cyprium Metals, Ltd.(a) | 197,874 | 14,500 | ||||||
ERO Copper Corp.(a)(b) | 7,089 | 143,411 | ||||||
Faraday Copper Corp.(a) | 55,000 | 31,553 | ||||||
Greenex Metals, Ltd.(a) | 69,700 | 52,002 | ||||||
Hot Chili, Ltd.(a) | 34,108 | 25,448 | ||||||
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co., Ltd.(b) | 863,000 | 44,053 | ||||||
Sandfire Resources, Ltd.(a) | 31,574 | 124,095 | ||||||
SolGold PLC(a)(b) | 540,097 | 109,062 | ||||||
Taseko Mines, Ltd.(a) | 91,098 | 130,270 | ||||||
Total Copper Mining | 1,108,990 | |||||||
Diversified Metals & Mining (51.19%) | ||||||||
29Metals, Ltd. | 42,336 | 23,831 | ||||||
AIC Mines, Ltd.(a) | 101,479 | 27,716 | ||||||
Amerigo Resources, Ltd. | 37,377 | 43,450 | ||||||
Arc Minerals, Ltd.(a) | 361,477 | 13,313 | ||||||
Caravel Minerals, Ltd.(a) | 126,300 | 19,351 | ||||||
Copperstone Resources AB(a) | 443,356 | 48,835 | ||||||
Encounter Resources, Ltd.(a) | 106,733 | 32,351 | ||||||
Entree Resources, Ltd.(a) | 31,358 | 27,222 | ||||||
Filo Corp.(a) | 7,543 | 146,959 | ||||||
Foran Mining Corp.(a) | 48,084 | 127,764 | ||||||
Hillgrove Resources, Ltd. | 428,200 | 16,544 | ||||||
Hudbay Minerals, Inc. | 27,384 | 131,443 | ||||||
Ivanhoe Electric, Inc. / US(a) | 9,389 | 122,433 | ||||||
Los Andes Copper, Ltd.(a) | 4,328 | 55,866 | ||||||
MMG, Ltd. | 392,000 | 113,558 | ||||||
New World Resources, Ltd.(a) | 334,031 | 8,011 | ||||||
NGEx Minerals, Ltd.(a) | 21,804 | 119,163 | ||||||
Northern Dynasty Minerals, Ltd.(a) | 166,179 | 39,883 | ||||||
PolyMet Mining Corp.(a) | 10,983 | 8,677 | ||||||
Rex Minerals, Ltd.(a) | 171,115 | 26,217 | ||||||
Solaris Resources, Inc.(a) | 27,768 | 124,089 | ||||||
Trilogy Metals, Inc.(a) | 42,767 | 25,382 | ||||||
Western Copper & Gold Corp.(a) | 41,794 | 63,945 | ||||||
Xanadu Mines, Ltd.(a) | 227,100 | 12,254 | ||||||
Total Diversified Metals & Mining | 1,378,257 | |||||||
Gold Mining (4.18%) | ||||||||
China Gold International Resources Corp., Ltd. | 29,600 | 112,568 | ||||||
TOTAL COMMON
STOCKS (Cost $2,747,738) |
2,599,815 |
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Schedule of Investments | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND (3.51%) | ||||||||
iShares MSCI India ETF | 2,163 | $ | 94,523 | |||||
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUND (Cost $87,941) |
94,523 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (13.27%) | ||||||||
Investments Purchased with Collateral from Securities Loaned (13.27%) | ||||||||
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 5.11% | ||||||||
(Cost $357,435) | 357,435 | 357,435 | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT TERM
INVESTMENTS (Cost $357,435) |
357,435 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (113.33%) (Cost $3,193,114) |
$ | 3,051,773 | ||||||
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-13.33%) | (358,920 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 2,692,853 |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | As of June 30, 2023, the security, or a portion of the security position was on loan. As of June 30, 2023, the total market value of securities on loan was $302,855. The loaned securities were secured with cash collateral of $357,435 and non-cash collateral with the value of $5,922. The non-cash collateral received consists of common stocks and is held for the benefit of the Fund at the Fund’s custodian. The Fund cannot repledge or resell this collateral. Collateral is calculated based on prior day’s prices. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Security Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (99.65%) | ||||||||
Diversified Metals & Mining (96.60%) | ||||||||
Ardea Resources, Ltd.(a) | 80,203 | $ | 18,967 | |||||
Aston Minerals, Ltd.(a) | 467,307 | 24,281 | ||||||
Azure Minerals, Ltd.(a) | 107,327 | 107,602 | ||||||
Canada Nickel Co., Inc.(a) | 62,750 | 59,209 | ||||||
Centaurus Metals, Ltd.(a) | 152,375 | 90,339 | ||||||
Eramet SA | 390 | 35,599 | ||||||
FPX Nickel Corp.(a) | 90,700 | 31,837 | ||||||
Galileo Mining, Ltd.(a) | 65,682 | 24,502 | ||||||
Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. | 1,608,000 | 70,496 | ||||||
Horizonte Minerals PLC(a) | 45,059 | 82,404 | ||||||
IGO, Ltd. | 18,448 | 186,796 | ||||||
Legend Mining, Ltd.(a) | 741,638 | 20,256 | ||||||
Lunnon Metals, Ltd.(a) | 32,000 | 20,251 | ||||||
Magna Mining, Inc.(a) | 54,700 | 24,774 | ||||||
Nickel 28 Capital Corp.(a) | 33,175 | 29,300 | ||||||
Nickel Asia Corp. | 706,200 | 76,506 | ||||||
Nickel Industries, Ltd. | 391,199 | 230,630 | ||||||
Panoramic Resources, Ltd.(a) | 387,885 | 23,772 | ||||||
Poseidon Nickel, Ltd.(a) | 1,543,813 | 38,051 | ||||||
Premium Nickel Resources, Ltd.(a) | 45,225 | 47,111 | ||||||
Sherritt International Corp.(a) | 202,450 | 73,354 | ||||||
Sunrise Energy Metals, Ltd.(a) | 34,411 | 24,298 | ||||||
Talon Metals Corp.(a) | 290,600 | 77,325 | ||||||
Vale Indonesia Tbk PT | 404,100 | 169,807 | ||||||
Widgie Nickel, Ltd.(a)(b) | 151,113 | 22,146 | ||||||
Xinjiang Xinxin Mining Industry Co., Ltd. | 389,000 | 50,139 | ||||||
Total Diversified Metals & Mining | 1,659,752 | |||||||
Gold Mining (3.05%) | ||||||||
Alliance Nickel, Ltd.(a) | 282,283 | 17,676 | ||||||
Aneka Tambang Tbk | 267,200 | 34,753 | ||||||
Total Gold Mining | 52,429 | |||||||
TOTAL COMMON
STOCKS (Cost $1,660,023) |
1,712,181 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (99.65%) (Cost $1,660,023) |
$ | 1,712,181 | ||||||
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES (0.35%) | 6,060 | |||||||
NET ASSETS (100.00%) | $ | 1,718,241 |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | As of June 30, 2023, the security, or a portion of the security position was on loan. As of June 30, 2023, the total market value of securities on loan was $12,800. The loaned securities were secured with cash collateral of $– and non-cash collateral with the value of $13,676. The non-cash collateral received consists of common stocks and is held for the benefit of the Fund at the Fund’s custodian. The Fund cannot repledge or resell this collateral. Collateral is calculated based on prior day’s prices. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Gold Miners ETF |
Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF |
Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF |
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ASSETS: | ||||||||||||
Unaffiliated investments, at value | $ | 261,037,781 | $ | 101,034,528 | $ | 7,962,375 | ||||||
Foreign currency, at value | — | 152 | 17,057 | |||||||||
Dividends and reclaim receivable | 75,648 | 16,785 | 1,009 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 4,847 | 4,847 | — | |||||||||
Total assets | 261,118,276 | 101,056,312 | 7,980,441 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||||
Payable to Adviser | 209,632 | 87,948 | 7,082 | |||||||||
Payable to custodian for overdraft | 12,624 | — | 3,226 | |||||||||
Payable for collateral upon return of securities loaned | 13,468,354 | 6,353,686 | 360,042 | |||||||||
Administration fees payable | 78,019 | 60,601 | — | |||||||||
Professional fees payable | 28,677 | 18,234 | — | |||||||||
Transfer agent fees payable | 21,940 | 21,940 | — | |||||||||
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | 11,821 | 5,166 | — | |||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 49,583 | 65,058 | — | |||||||||
Total liabilities | 13,880,650 | 6,612,633 | 370,350 | |||||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 247,237,626 | $ | 94,443,679 | $ | 7,610,091 | ||||||
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||||||||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 317,355,155 | $ | 168,993,678 | $ | 7,843,265 | ||||||
Total distributable earnings | (70,117,529 | ) | (74,549,999 | ) | (233,174 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 247,237,626 | $ | 94,443,679 | $ | 7,610,091 | ||||||
UNAFFILIATED INVESTMENTS, AT COST | $ | 243,512,196 | $ | 105,383,212 | $ | 8,284,910 | ||||||
FOREIGN CURRENCY, AT COST | $ | — | $ | 152 | $ | 17,069 | ||||||
PRICING OF SHARES | ||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 247,237,626 | $ | 94,443,679 | $ | 7,610,091 | ||||||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share) | 9,550,000 | 3,390,000 | 430,000 | |||||||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 25.89 | $ | 27.86 | $ | 17.70 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Lithium Miners ETF |
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF |
Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF |
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ASSETS: | ||||||||||||
Unaffiliated investments, at value | $ | 4,112,132 | $ | 853,289,158 | $ | 37,094,797 | ||||||
Affiliated investments, at value | — | 114,298,753 | — | |||||||||
Foreign currency, at value | 1,514 | — | — | |||||||||
Receivable for investments sold | — | 1,483,788 | 6,512 | |||||||||
Dividends and reclaim receivable | 2,280 | 50,411 | 1,953 | |||||||||
Total assets | 4,115,926 | 969,122,110 | 37,103,262 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||||
Payable to Adviser | 4,231 | 1,223,987 | 34,858 | |||||||||
Payable to custodian for overdraft | — | — | 3,349 | |||||||||
Payable for collateral upon return of securities loaned | 192,008 | 54,573,368 | 1,543,446 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | 196,239 | 55,797,355 | 1,581,653 | |||||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 3,919,687 | $ | 913,324,755 | $ | 35,521,609 | ||||||
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||||||||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 3,598,502 | $ | 1,095,907,873 | $ | 35,042,971 | ||||||
Total distributable earnings | 321,185 | (182,583,118 | ) | 478,638 | ||||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 3,919,687 | $ | 913,324,755 | $ | 35,521,609 | ||||||
UNAFFILIATED INVESTMENTS, AT COST | $ | 4,209,109 | $ | 971,868,302 | $ | 36,428,658 | ||||||
AFFILIATED INVESTMENTS, AT COST | $ | — | $ | 107,498,517 | $ | — | ||||||
FOREIGN CURRENCY, AT COST | $ | 1,513 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||
PRICING OF SHARES | ||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 3,919,687 | $ | 913,324,755 | $ | 35,521,609 | ||||||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share) | 210,000 | 27,175,000 | 2,080,000 | |||||||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 18.67 | $ | 33.61 | $ | 17.08 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities | June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF |
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF |
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ASSETS: | ||||||||
Unaffiliated investments, at value | $ | 3,051,773 | $ | 1,712,181 | ||||
Foreign currency, at value | 601 | 1,803 | ||||||
Dividends and reclaim receivable | 1,088 | 8,060 | ||||||
Total assets | 3,053,462 | 1,722,044 | ||||||
LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
Payable to Adviser | 3,174 | 1,991 | ||||||
Payable to custodian for overdraft | — | 1,812 | ||||||
Payable for collateral upon return of securities loaned | 357,435 | — | ||||||
Total liabilities | 360,609 | 3,803 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 2,692,853 | $ | 1,718,241 | ||||
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 2,821,079 | $ | 1,647,232 | ||||
Total distributable earnings | (128,226 | ) | 71,009 | |||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 2,692,853 | $ | 1,718,241 | ||||
UNAFFILIATED INVESTMENTS, AT COST | $ | 3,193,114 | $ | 1,660,023 | ||||
FOREIGN CURRENCY, AT COST | $ | 724 | $ | 1,976 | ||||
PRICING OF SHARES | ||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 2,692,853 | $ | 1,718,241 | ||||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share) | 140,000 | 80,000 | ||||||
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share | $ | 19.23 | $ | 21.48 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Sprott ETFs
Statements of Operations | For the Period Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott Gold Miners ETF |
Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF |
Sprott
Energy Transition Materials ETF(a) |
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INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||||||||||
Dividends | $ | 2,500,630 | $ | 175,896 | $ | 52,920 | ||||||
Securities lending income - net of fees | 30,516 | 18,234 | 1,422 | |||||||||
Foreign withholding tax | (295,919 | ) | — | (7,790 | ) | |||||||
Total investment income | 2,235,227 | 194,130 | 46,552 | |||||||||
EXPENSES: | ||||||||||||
Investment Adviser fees (See Note 6) | 448,902 | 184,974 | 15,047 | |||||||||
Administration fees | 78,166 | 49,178 | — | |||||||||
Trustee fees | 11,821 | 5,166 | — | |||||||||
Compliance fees | 5,321 | 2,300 | — | |||||||||
Legal fees | 19,627 | 8,651 | — | |||||||||
Audit fees | 9,941 | 9,941 | — | |||||||||
Transfer agent fees | 4,690 | 4,690 | — | |||||||||
Other fees and expenses | 55,760 | 46,349 | — | |||||||||
Total expenses before recoupment/(waiver)/(reimbursement) | 634,228 | 311,249 | 15,047 | |||||||||
Less fee recoupment/(waiver)/(reimbursement) by investment adviser (See Note 6) | 7,636 | (46,854 | ) | — | ||||||||
Net expense | 641,864 | 264,395 | 15,047 | |||||||||
NET INVESTMENT INCOME/(LOSS) | 1,593,363 | (70,265 | ) | 31,505 | ||||||||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) on unaffiliated investments | 1,302,624 | (b) | (6,308,519 | )(b) | 57,258 | (b) | ||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) on foreign currency transactions | (9,684 | ) | (26,261 | ) | 610 | |||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) | 1,292,940 | (6,334,780 | ) | 57,868 | ||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on unaffiliated investments | 8,291,051 | 3,605,016 | (322,535 | ) | ||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | 1,128 | (493 | ) | (12 | ) | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | 8,292,179 | 3,604,523 | (322,547 | ) | ||||||||
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | 9,585,119 | (2,730,257 | ) | (264,679 | ) | |||||||
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 11,178,482 | $ | (2,800,522 | ) | $ | (233,174 | ) |
(a) | The Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF commenced operations on February 1, 2023. |
(b) | Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions (See Note 8). |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Sprott ETFs
Statements of Operations | For the Period Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott
Lithium Miners ETF(a) |
Sprott Uranium Miners ETF |
Sprott
Junior Uranium Miners ETF(b) |
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INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||||||||||
Dividends | $ | 27,445 | $ | 16,946 | $ | 254 | ||||||
Securities lending income - net of fees | 4,169 | 410,834 | 2,890 | |||||||||
Foreign withholding tax | (6,388 | ) | (94,187 | ) | — | |||||||
Total investment income | 25,226 | 333,593 | 3,144 | |||||||||
EXPENSES: | ||||||||||||
Investment Adviser fees (See Note 6) | 9,861 | 3,589,284 | 60,494 | |||||||||
NET INVESTMENT INCOME/(LOSS) | 15,365 | (3,255,691 | ) | (57,350 | ) | |||||||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) on unaffiliated investments | 402,155 | (c) | (7,269,848 | )(c) | (127,529 | ) | ||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) on affiliated investments | — | (3,403,032 | )(c) | — | ||||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) on foreign currency transactions | 641 | (31,102 | ) | (2,622 | ) | |||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) | 402,796 | (10,703,982 | ) | (130,151 | ) | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on unaffiliated investments | (96,976 | ) | 46,515,438 | 666,139 | ||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on affiliated investments | — | 11,314,785 | — | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | (96,976 | ) | 57,830,223 | 666,139 | ||||||||
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | 305,820 | 47,126,241 | 535,988 | |||||||||
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 321,185 | $ | 43,870,550 | $ | 478,638 |
(a) | The Sprott Lithium Miners ETF commenced operations on February 1, 2023. |
(b) | The Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF commenced operations on February 1, 2023. |
(c) | Includes realized gain or loss as a result of in-kind transactions (See Note 8). |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Sprott ETFs
Statements of Operations | For the Period Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Sprott
Junior Copper Miners ETF(a) |
Sprott
Nickel Miners ETF(b) |
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INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||||||
Dividends | $ | 18,899 | $ | 16,374 | ||||
Securities lending income - net of fees | 519 | 401 | ||||||
Foreign withholding tax | (3,188 | ) | (2,591 | ) | ||||
Total investment income | 16,230 | 14,184 | ||||||
EXPENSES: | ||||||||
Investment Adviser fees (See Note 6) | 6,769 | 3,239 | ||||||
Total expenses | 6,769 | 3,239 | ||||||
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 9,461 | 10,945 | ||||||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) | ||||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) on unaffiliated investments | 2,636 | 8,611 | ||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) on foreign currency transactions | 1,141 | (532 | ) | |||||
Net realized gain/(loss) | 3,777 | 8,079 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on unaffiliated investments | (141,341 | ) | 52,158 | |||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | (123 | ) | (173 | ) | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | (141,464 | ) | 51,985 | |||||
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | (137,687 | ) | 60,064 | |||||
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (128,226 | ) | $ | 71,009 |
(a) | The Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF commenced operations on February 1, 2023. |
(b) | The Sprott Nickel Miners ETF commenced operations on March 21, 2023. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Sprott ETFs
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Sprott Gold Miners ETF | Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | |||||||||||||||
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 |
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 |
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OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income/(loss) | $ | 1,593,363 | $ | 3,322,817 | $ | (70,265 | ) | $ | 622,963 | |||||||
Net realized gain/(loss) | 1,292,940 | (8,525,252 | ) | (6,334,780 | ) | (34,052,406 | ) | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | 8,292,179 | (16,624,411 | ) | 3,604,523 | 268,060 | |||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 11,178,482 | (21,826,846 | ) | (2,800,522 | ) | (33,161,383 | ) | |||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | ||||||||||||||||
From distributable earnings | — | (3,155,580 | ) | — | (2,518,228 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | — | (3,155,580 | ) | — | (2,518,228 | ) | ||||||||||
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of shares | 22,083,737 | 35,456,531 | 1,676,673 | 13,922,116 | ||||||||||||
Cost of shares redeemed | (19,456,351 | ) | (8,956,306 | ) | (6,802,463 | ) | — | |||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) from capital share transactions | 2,627,386 | 26,500,225 | (5,125,790 | ) | 13,922,116 | |||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets | 13,805,868 | 1,517,799 | (7,926,312 | ) | (21,757,495 | ) | ||||||||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | 233,431,758 | 231,913,959 | 102,369,991 | 124,127,486 | ||||||||||||
End of period | $ | 247,237,626 | $ | 233,431,758 | $ | 94,443,679 | $ | 102,369,991 | ||||||||
OTHER INFORMATION: | ||||||||||||||||
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||
Beginning shares | 9,450,000 | 8,500,000 | 3,550,000 | 3,050,000 | ||||||||||||
Shares sold | 810,000 | 1,300,000 | 50,000 | 500,000 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (710,000 | ) | (350,000 | ) | (210,000 | ) | — | |||||||||
Shares outstanding, end of period | 9,550,000 | 9,450,000 | 3,390,000 | 3,550,000 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Sprott ETFs
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Sprott
Energy Transition Materials ETF(a) |
Sprott
Lithium Miners ETF(b) |
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For the Period February 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
For the Period February 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
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OPERATIONS: |