- ISIN
- US85208P5017
- Issuer
- Sprott
- Inception Date
- Feb 1, 2023
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Copper
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $167M
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Performance
COPJ Performance Chart
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (COPJ) is up 5.7% since the beginning of the year. COPJ is currently trading at $42 per share.
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Returns By Period
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (COPJ) has returned 5.68% so far this year and 91.57% over the past 12 months.
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF
- 1D
- -2.31%
- 1M
- -1.05%
- YTD
- 5.68%
- 6M
- 8.15%
- 1Y
- 91.57%
- 3Y*
- 41.38%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
COPJ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 2, 2023, COPJ's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.78%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Mar 2024 with a return of +19.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -20.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, COPJ closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17.26% | 6.72% | -20.74% | 5.95% | 7.97% | -6.86% | 5.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.57% | 2.16% | 8.00% | 1.33% | 8.24% | 10.45% | -0.08% | 12.76% | 15.22% | 14.29% | 6.13% | 14.98% | 140.63% |
| 2024 | -3.57% | -0.50% | 19.91% | 5.93% | 4.77% | -7.30% | -0.28% | -0.28% | 7.89% | -5.82% | -0.73% | -6.47% | 11.07% |
| 2023 | -7.65% | 3.62% | 4.40% | -12.69% | 9.31% | 9.65% | -8.09% | -8.46% | -7.08% | 4.31% | 9.71% | -6.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF has an annualized alpha of 12.84%, beta of 1.23, and R2 of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 2023.
- This ETF captured 155.58% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.81% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.27 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 12.84%
- Beta
- 1.23
- R²
- 0.27
- Upside Capture
- 155.58%
- Downside Capture
- 104.81%
Expense Ratio
COPJ has an expense ratio of 0.78%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
COPJ ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (COPJ) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| COPJ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.34 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.85 | 2.78 | +0.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.83 | 12.44 | -4.61 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF provided a 10.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.55 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.55 | $4.55 | $2.15 | $0.46 |
Dividend yield | 10.95% | 11.57% | 11.64% | 2.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.55 | $4.55 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.15 | $2.15 |
| 2023 | $0.46 | $0.46 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF was 32.28%, occurring on Mar 20, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF drawdown is 19.22%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -32.28%Mar 2026 | 1mo 19d | — | 4mo 24dJan 2026 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -30.30%Apr 2025 | 10mo 22d | 1mo 29d | 1y 16dMay 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2023 bear market2023 | -26.71%Nov 2023 | 6mo 25d | 4mo 24d | 11mo 19dApr 2023 - Apr 2024 |
2023 correction2023 | -14.16%Mar 2023 | 1mo 11d | 28d | 2mo 9dFeb 2023 - Apr 2023 |
2025 correction2025 | -12.64%Nov 2025 | 20d | 29d | 1mo 19dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| COPJ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.28% | -56.78% | +24.50% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -32.28% | -9.10% | -23.18% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -32.28% | -18.90% | -13.38% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -19.22% | -1.80% | -17.42% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.99% | -10.71% | -1.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 11.74% | 2.03% | +9.71% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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