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Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (NIKL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/10/2025: NIKL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -6.39% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 02/10/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) 22248 | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 8.77 - 15.70 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 8.77 - 15.70 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (NIKL) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Nickel Miners Index. It focuses on global companies involved in nickel mining, exploration, development, and production.
Reputation and Reliability
Sprott Asset Management is known for its specialization in precious metals and natural resource investments, often considered reliable in this niche.
Management Expertise
Sprott has a dedicated team with experience in managing resource-focused investment products.
Investment Objective
Goal
To seek investment results that correspond generally to the total return performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Nickel Miners Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Tracks the Nasdaq Sprott Nickel Miners Index, a modified market capitalization-weighted index of global nickel mining companies.
Composition Primarily holds stocks of companies involved in nickel mining and related activities.
Market Position
Market Share: Insufficient data to provide an accurate market share.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 191357000
Competitors
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape is difficult to accurately assess without competitor ETFs specifically focused on nickel mining. NIKL has a niche focus. Competitors may include broader materials or mining ETFs, which have different exposure profiles.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Insufficient data to provide complete historical performance.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance is directly linked to its benchmark, the Nasdaq Sprott Nickel Miners Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.0075
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
Average trading volume varies, assess its current volume via an online broker.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread varies depending on market conditions and trading volume, assess via an online broker.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators, demand for nickel (particularly from the electric vehicle battery sector), and geopolitical factors impacting nickel supply influence the ETF's performance.
Growth Trajectory
The ETF's growth is tied to the growth of the nickel mining industry and demand for nickel, especially from the EV sector. Changes to strategy or holdings are dictated by the index methodology.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
NIKL's competitive edge lies in its highly focused approach to investing in nickel miners, giving investors direct exposure to the nickel market. This focus is particularly attractive given the increasing demand for nickel in electric vehicle batteries. Sprott's expertise in resource-focused investments further strengthens the fund's position. It offers a relatively pure-play exposure to nickel miners unlike more diversified materials ETFs. Its relatively small size can allow for more agility, but also could mean higher volatility.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Likely high volatility due to the concentrated nature of the nickel mining sector and fluctuating commodity prices.
Market Risk
Specific risks include fluctuations in nickel prices, geopolitical risks affecting mining operations, and company-specific risks related to the miners held in the ETF.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors bullish on the future of nickel, particularly in the context of electric vehicle battery demand, and who are comfortable with commodity-related volatility.
Market Risk
Suitable for investors with a higher risk tolerance seeking targeted exposure to the nickel mining sector, potentially as a tactical allocation rather than a core holding.
Summary
The Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (NIKL) provides focused exposure to global nickel mining companies, making it appealing to investors optimistic about nickel demand, especially from the EV sector. Its performance is tightly linked to the Nasdaq Sprott Nickel Miners Index. The fund offers a concentrated investment in a specific commodity-related area which also amplifies volatility. Sprott's expertise in resource-focused investments supports the fund's credibility, although the ETF is subject to risks associated with commodity price fluctuations and mining operations. Therefore, investors need a high risk tolerance to invest in the fund.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Sprott Asset Management Website
- Nasdaq Website
- ETF.com
- YCharts
- Company Filings
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investment decisions should be based on your own research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Sprott Nickel Miners ETF
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The fund will, under normal circumstances, invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities of the index. The index is designed to track the performance of companies that derive at least 50% of their revenue and/or assets from (i) mining, exploration, development, or production of nickel ("Nickel Mining Companies"); (ii) investments in nickel that represent all or a significant portion of their assets, and/or (iii) supplying nickel. The fund is non-diversified.
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