- ISIN
- US85208P1057
- CUSIP
- 85208P105
- Issuer
- Sprott
- Inception Date
- Jun 28, 1998
- Category
- Gold, Precious Metals
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Commodity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SGDLX Performance Chart
Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDLX) is down 1.9% since the beginning of the year. SGDLX is currently trading at $124 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SGDLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,497.
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Returns By Period
Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDLX) has returned -1.85% so far this year and 63.06% over the past 12 months.
Sprott Gold Equity Fund
- 1D
- -2.65%
- 1M
- -1.36%
- YTD
- -1.85%
- 6M
- -5.68%
- 1Y
- 63.06%
- 3Y*
- 41.95%
- 5Y*
- 20.08%
- 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%
SGDLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 21, 2020, SGDLX's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +33.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -20.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, SGDLX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.66% | 20.72% | -20.29% | -2.66% | 2.81% | -7.06% | -1.85% | ||||||
| 2025 | 11.34% | -0.24% | 13.81% | 7.30% | 6.97% | 0.62% | -1.92% | 22.24% | 20.09% | -2.41% | 13.00% | 6.85% | 147.67% |
| 2024 | -7.00% | -3.95% | 20.08% | 2.44% | 6.09% | -6.11% | 9.45% | 5.77% | 4.88% | 4.07% | -5.82% | -7.42% | 20.58% |
| 2023 | 7.73% | -12.56% | 17.68% | 1.38% | -6.22% | -4.66% | 2.45% | -4.80% | -10.01% | 3.22% | 13.11% | -1.02% | 1.91% |
| 2022 | -5.32% | 11.69% | 5.75% | -7.68% | -8.41% | -13.54% | 0.71% | -10.80% | 0.84% | -2.26% | 19.74% | 0.12% | -13.21% |
| 2021 | -5.66% | -8.55% | -0.87% | 6.19% | 13.06% | -11.46% | 2.07% | -4.48% | -8.38% | 9.93% | -1.86% | 0.69% | -11.79% |
Benchmark Metrics
Sprott Gold Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 16.52%, beta of 0.56, and R2 of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 21, 2020.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (99.91%) than losses (78.19%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.56 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.11 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.11 means this fund 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
- 16.52%
- Beta
- 0.56
- R²
- 0.11
- Upside Capture
- 99.91%
- Downside Capture
- 78.19%
Expense Ratio
SGDLX has a high expense ratio of 1.44%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SGDLX ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDLX) 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.
| SGDLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.59 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.92 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.79 | 2.78 | -1.00 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.78 | 12.44 | -7.66 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Sprott Gold Equity Fund provided a 0.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.85 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 0.68% | 0.67% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.12% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Sprott Gold Equity Fund. 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 | $0.85 | $0.85 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
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 Gold Equity Fund. 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 Gold Equity Fund was 47.59%, occurring on Sep 26, 2022. Recovery took 520 trading sessions.
The current Sprott Gold Equity Fund drawdown is 26.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -47.59%Sep 2022 | 2y 1mo | 2y 26d | 4y 2moAug 2020 - Oct 2024 |
2026 bear market2026 | -33.98%Jun 2026 | 3mo 9d | — | 3mo 22dMar 2026 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -33.07%Mar 2020 | 17d | 1mo 12d | 1mo 29dFeb 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2024 correction2024 | -18.58%Dec 2024 | 1mo 28d | 2mo 27d | 4mo 25dOct 2024 - Mar 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -18.13%Feb 2026 | 7d | 21d | 28dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SGDLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.59% | -56.78% | +9.19% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -33.98% | -9.10% | -24.88% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -33.98% | -18.90% | -15.08% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -42.98% | -25.43% | -17.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -26.11% | -1.80% | -24.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.34% | -10.71% | -7.63% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 12.70% | 2.03% | +10.67% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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