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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Sprott Nickel Miners ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (NIKL) has returned 1.78% so far this year and 83.74% over the past 12 months.
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF
- 1D
- 7.96%
- 1M
- -20.43%
- YTD
- 1.78%
- 6M
- 11.22%
- 1Y
- 83.74%
- 3Y*
- -2.48%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 22, 2023, NIKL's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.36%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 16.1 years.
Historically, 41% of months were positive and 59% were negative. The best month was Sep 2025 with a return of +17.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -20.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, NIKL closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2026 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -8.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.56% | 11.65% | -20.43% | 1.78% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -6.48% | -4.62% | -5.58% | 4.01% | 16.61% | 7.72% | -1.37% | 9.40% | 17.17% | -3.43% | -1.69% | 15.10% | 52.05% |
| 2024 | -7.05% | -6.59% | 3.64% | 8.62% | 10.97% | -13.98% | -6.12% | -0.89% | 10.89% | -8.72% | -4.49% | -7.63% | -22.48% |
| 2023 | 6.21% | -0.84% | -8.89% | 7.56% | 0.47% | -7.85% | -3.83% | -9.47% | -0.46% | -0.82% | -17.88% |
Benchmark Metrics
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF has an annualized alpha of -11.31%, beta of 0.92, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 23, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 110.93% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 36.51% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R² of 0.19 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
- -11.31%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.19
- Upside Capture
- 36.51%
- Downside Capture
- 110.93%
Expense Ratio
NIKL has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NIKL ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (NIKL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| NIKL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.04 | 0.90 | +1.14 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.59 | 1.39 | +1.21 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.21 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.78 | 1.40 | +1.38 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.77 | 6.61 | +2.16 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF provided a 2.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.37 | $2.77 |
Dividend yield | 2.48% | 2.53% | 3.49% | 19.52% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Sprott Nickel 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 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 2023 | $2.77 | $2.77 |
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 Nickel 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 Nickel Miners ETF was 60.23%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 187 trading sessions.
The current Sprott Nickel Miners ETF drawdown is 22.24%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -60.23% | Jul 14, 2023 | 436 | Apr 8, 2025 | 187 | Jan 6, 2026 | 623 |
| -29.33% | Jan 27, 2026 | 38 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -11.67% | Apr 20, 2023 | 26 | May 25, 2023 | 31 | Jul 12, 2023 | 57 |
| -4.71% | Jan 15, 2026 | 2 | Jan 16, 2026 | 4 | Jan 23, 2026 | 6 |
| -4.17% | Jan 7, 2026 | 2 | Jan 8, 2026 | 2 | Jan 12, 2026 | 4 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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