Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (SGDJ) Alternatives
Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (SGDJ) belongs to the Materials category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SGDJ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SGDJ
SGDJ charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SGDJ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | SGDJ vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | SGDJ vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | SGDJ vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | SGDJ vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | SGDJ vs HOMZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SGDJ
Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 95 | Oct 27, 2010 | SGDJ vs REMX | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | SGDJ vs GOEX | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | SGDJ vs XME | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | SGDJ vs EART | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 93 | Apr 19, 2010 | SGDJ vs COPX |
Top Performing SGDJ Alternatives (YTD)
SGDJ alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 19.87% | May 8, 2007 | SGDJ vs FXZ | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 19.76% | Oct 27, 2010 | SGDJ vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 19.07% | Apr 7, 2010 | SGDJ vs PSCM | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 16.42% | Jun 20, 2000 | SGDJ vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 14.63% | Nov 1, 2006 | SGDJ vs RSPM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SGDJ
SGDJ alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 19.98% | Nov 9, 2007 | SGDJ vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.92% | Jun 24, 2008 | SGDJ vs WOOD | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.94% | Dec 16, 1998 | SGDJ vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.37% | Sep 21, 2006 | SGDJ vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.40% | Oct 21, 2013 | SGDJ vs FMAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SGDJ
SGDJ alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | -14.21% | Oct 21, 2013 | SGDJ vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | SGDJ vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | SGDJ vs IYM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | SGDJ vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | SGDJ vs RSPM |
Other ETFs from Sprott
Most popular Sprott ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Copper Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 88 | 5.17% | Mar 4, 2024 | SGDJ vs COPP | |
| Sprott Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 13.63% | Jul 15, 2014 | SGDJ vs SGDM | |
| Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF | Energy Equities | 96 | 17.03% | Feb 1, 2023 | SGDJ vs SETM | |
| Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 95 | 1.20% | Feb 1, 2023 | SGDJ vs COPJ | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 85 | 18.53% | Feb 1, 2023 | SGDJ vs URNJ | |
| Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust | Precious Metals, Commodities | 58 | -7.36% | Dec 19, 2012 | SGDJ vs SPPP | |
| Sprott Lithium Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 92 | 12.16% | Feb 1, 2023 | SGDJ vs LITP | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 93 | 9.41% | Feb 19, 2025 | SGDJ vs GBUG | |
| Sprott Active Metals & Miners ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | — | 8.85% | Sep 9, 2025 | SGDJ vs METL | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | Precious Metals | 93 | 9.09% | Jan 14, 2025 | SGDJ vs SLVR |
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