Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) Alternatives
Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) 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 SGDM. 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 SGDM
SGDM charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SGDM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | SGDM vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | SGDM vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | SGDM vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | SGDM vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | SGDM vs HOMZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SGDM
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 | SGDM vs REMX | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | SGDM vs XME | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | SGDM vs EART | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | SGDM vs GOEX | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | SGDM vs COPX |
Top Performing SGDM Alternatives (YTD)
SGDM alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | SGDM vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 18.11% | Apr 7, 2010 | SGDM vs PSCM | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 17.95% | May 8, 2007 | SGDM vs FXZ | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 14.57% | Jun 20, 2000 | SGDM vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 13.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | SGDM vs RSPM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SGDM
SGDM alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 19.97% | Nov 9, 2007 | SGDM vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.93% | Jun 24, 2008 | SGDM vs WOOD | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.95% | Dec 16, 1998 | SGDM vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.32% | Sep 21, 2006 | SGDM vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.38% | Oct 21, 2013 | SGDM vs FMAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SGDM
SGDM 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 | SGDM vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | SGDM vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | SGDM vs IYM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | SGDM vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | SGDM 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 | 2.61% | Mar 4, 2024 | SGDM vs COPP | |
| Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF | Energy Equities | 96 | 14.27% | Feb 1, 2023 | SGDM vs SETM | |
| Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 95 | -0.81% | Feb 1, 2023 | SGDM vs COPJ | |
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 2.32% | Mar 31, 2015 | SGDM vs SGDJ | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 87 | 16.23% | Feb 1, 2023 | SGDM vs URNJ | |
| Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust | Precious Metals, Commodities | 63 | -7.78% | Dec 19, 2012 | SGDM vs SPPP | |
| Sprott Lithium Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 92 | 10.13% | Feb 1, 2023 | SGDM vs LITP | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 92 | 4.01% | Feb 19, 2025 | SGDM vs GBUG | |
| Sprott Active Metals & Miners ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | — | 6.41% | Sep 9, 2025 | SGDM vs METL | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | Precious Metals | 93 | 6.06% | Jan 14, 2025 | SGDM vs SLVR |
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