Sprott Gold Equity Fund’s* investment objective is long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in gold and other precious metals and securities of companies located throughout the world that are engaged in mining or processing gold. The Fund follows a value approach to investing and the Portfolio Manager will identify companies that are undervalued based on his judgment of relative value and growth potential.
*Effective January 17, 2020, Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDLX and SGDIX) represented the reorganization of both classes of the Tocqueville Gold Fund (TGLDX and TGLIX). The new Fund began trading officially on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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SGDLX Investor Class A |
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CUSIP | 85208P105 |
Inception Date | 6/29/1998 |
Total Fund Assets | $964.4 Million |
Minimum Investment | $1,000 ($250 IRA) |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 1.39%* |
*See Fees & Expenses below for full details.
SGDIX Institutional Class I |
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CUSIP | 85208P204 |
Inception Date | 4/8/2019 |
Total Fund Assets | $262.3 Million |
Minimum Investment | $1 Million |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 1.20%* |
Investor Class A & Institutional Class I |
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Manager Tenure | John Hathaway 23 Years, Doug Groh 17 Years |
Dividend Policy (Distributions History) | Annual |
Redemption Fee | 2.00% first 90 days* |
Sales Charge | None |
Transfer Agent | U.S. Bank Global Fund Services |
Fund | 1 MO* | 3 MO* | YTD* | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 15 YR | 20 YR | SI3 |
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Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDLX) | -8.55 | -6.76 | -13.72 | 29.00 | 11.71 | 9.16 | -5.44 | 2.51 | 9.95 | 9.59 |
Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDIX) | -8.54 | -6.71 | -13.69 | 29.36 | - | - | - | - | - | 21.80 |
PHLX Gold/Silver Sector Index (XAU)1 | -5.57 | -2.74 | -9.23 | 40.08 | 19.69 | 16.26 | -3.81 | 0.93 | 5.86 | 3.95 |
S&P 500 Total Return Index2 | 2.76 | 5.63 | 1.72 | 31.29 | 14.14 | 16.82 | 13.43 | 9.79 | 7.89 | 7.51 |
*Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
Fund | 1 MO* | 3 MO* | YTD* | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 15 YR | 20 YR | SI3 |
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Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDLX) | 8.06 | -0.60 | 31.75 | 31.75 | 14.22 | 17.91 | -4.04 | 4.48 | 11.02 | 10.39 |
Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDIX) | 8.08 | -0.52 | 32.12 | 32.12 | - | - | - | - | - | 35.00 |
PHLX Gold/Silver Sector Index (XAU)1 | 7.16 | 1.02 | 36.04 | 36.04 | 20.16 | 27.01 | -3.35 | 1.87 | 6.52 | 4.43 |
S&P 500 Total Return Index2 | 3.84 | 12.15 | 18.40 | 18.40 | 14.18 | 15.22 | 13.88 | 9.88 | 7.47 | 7.49 |
*Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The performance assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends. Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the redemption fee of 2.00% for the first 90 days. If deducted, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Fund performance current to the most recent month-end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and can be obtained by calling 888.622.1813.
1 | The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Gold/Silver Index (XAU) is a good indicator of the performance of the common stock of companies in the gold and silver mining industry. It does not incur fees and expenses. You cannot invest directly in an index |
2 | The S&P 500 Total Return Index is a market-value weighted index consisting of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
3 | Since Inception (SI) date for Investor Class A is 6/29/1998; Since Inception (SI) date for Institutional Class I is 4/8/2019. |
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | |
Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDLX) | 31.75 | 35.24 | -16.37 | 8.91 | 40.42 | -24.89 | -2.67 | -48.26 | -8.72 | -15.85 | 53.34 | 86.59 | -34.93 | 12.41 | 39.24 | 30.03 | -5.83 | 53.65 | 82.88 | 21.90 | -10.70 | 21.72 |
PHLX Gold/Silver Sector Index (XAU) | 36.04 | 52.57 | -16.42 | 8.91 | 74.93 | -33.45 | -17.28 | -48.19 | -6.70 | -19.16 | 35.92 | 36.63 | -27.74 | 22.91 | 12.50 | 30.56 | -7.70 | 43.96 | 43.36 | 7.55 | -22.54 | 6.52 |
S&P 500 Total Return Index | 18.40 | 31.49 | -4.38 | 21.83 | 11.96 | 1.38 | 13.69 | 32.39 | 16.00 | 2.11 | 15.06 | 26.46 | -37.00 | 5.49 | 15.79 | 4.91 | 10.88 | 28.68 | -22.10 | -11.89 | -9.10 | 21.04 |
SGDLX Investor Class A | |
Management Fee | 0.88% |
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fee | 0.25% |
Other Expenses | 0.34% |
Gross Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 1.47% |
Expenses are per the Fund’s most recent prospectus
SGDIX Institutional Class I | |
Management Fee | 0.88% |
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fee | NA |
Other Expenses | 0.40% |
Gross Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 1.28% |
Expenses are per the Fund’s most recent prospectus
Physical Gold | 12.09 |
MAG Silver Corp. | 5.03 |
SilverCrest Metals Inc. | 4.31 |
Corvus Gold Inc. | 4.14 |
Jaguar Mining Inc. | 4.08 |
Osisko Mining Inc. | 3.65 |
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. | 3.39 |
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. | 3.26 |
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. | 3.08 |
Pan American Silver Corp. | 3.06 |
Top 10 Total | 46.08 |
Total Number of Equity Holdings | 60 |
Turnover Ratio | 34.31% |
Weighted Median Market Capitalization | $2,106 Million |
Weighted Avg. Market Capitalization | $6.8 Billion |
Gold Related | 77.09 |
Precious Metals & Minerals | 9.51 |
Silver Related | 9.13 |
Silver Mining | 2.16 |
Private/Other | 1.72 |
Base Metals | 0.25 |
Platinum Group | 0.15 |
Total | 100.00 |
Senior Producers (>$8 Billion) | 21.29 |
Mid-Tier Producers/Advanced Developers ($2-$8 Billion) | 23.45 |
Small Producers/Developers ($0.5-$2 Billion) | 26.02 |
Early Developers/Exploration (<$0.5 Billion) | 15.35 |
Other | 13.89 |
Total | 100.00 |
Volatility (Standard Deviation) | 33.51 |
Sharpe Ratio | 0.50 |
Alpha vs. PHLX Gold/Silver Sector Index (XAU) | -0.27 |
Beta vs. PHLX Gold/Silver Sector Index (XAU) | 0.79 |
Source: FactSet.
Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of monthly returns. Sharpe ratio is the return less the risk-free rate divided by the standard deviation and measures risk-adjusted return. Alpha is a measure of the difference between a portfolio’s actual returns and its expected performance, given its level of risk as measured by beta. Beta is a measure of sensitivity to market movements. R-squared reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index.
John Hathaway and Doug Groh are members of the Sprott Gold Team which offers world-class expertise in the active management of precious metals equities.
Unparalleled in scope and breadth, the Team includes portfolio managers, geologists, analysts and traders who together boast more than 400 years of combined precious metals investment experience. Learn more about the Sprott Gold Team
The fate of the stock market and the outlook for gold are more intertwined than most realize. Gold has been performing well, but its outperformance is a well-kept secret. If a general bear market sets in, more investors will embrace gold and gold mining stocks. In the meantime, macroeconomic and valuation factors continue to build in gold's favor.
Sprott Gold Equity Fund’s annual fiscal period (November 1, 2019, to October 31, 2020) marked nearly a full year under the new guidance of Sprott Asset Management LP. As you are aware, Sprott acquired what was formerly Tocqueville Gold Fund in January 2020, along with the portfolio management group that had managed the Fund since its launch in June 1998.
The current pullback in the precious metals sector is a buying opportunity. It is possible that gold and gold mining shares could continue to chop sideways-to-lower until the U.S. presidential election results are known and even into yearend as the implications are sorted out. We believe that now is the time to start layering in gold exposure, not when the rest of the world tries to do so.
We believe that the macro forces for gold and gold mining stocks have coalesced into what may be one of the 'fattest investment pitches' of our time. A fat pitch is a momentary event, akin to catching a major trend change in the financial markets. Such opportunities do not come around often. They deserve serious consideration and expeditious response.
Gold is on the cusp of breaking out to all-time highs in U.S. dollars and has already done so in virtually every other currency. Gold mining stocks continue to lag the metal and, in our opinion, represent a compelling investment opportunity.
John Hathaway explores why investing in gold makes sense for most investors and how it helps protect portfolios.
Doug Groh looks at how gold mining equities have been revitalized by improved managements and M&A.
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Shares of the Fund have not been registered for sale outside of the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Fund generally does not sell shares to investors residing outside the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, even if they are United States citizens or lawful permanent residents, except to investors with United States military APO or FPO addresses.
The prospectus includes more detailed information regarding how to purchase, redeem or exchange Fund shares. Please read the appropriate prospectus carefully before investing. If you have questions or would like more information please contact us at 888.622.1813 or email sprottgoldequityfund@sprott.com, or speak to your Financial Advisor.
SGDLX – Investor Class A CUSIP: 85208P105 |
SGDIX – Institutional Class I CUSIP: 85208P204 |
SGDLX Investor Class A
SGDIX Institutional Class I
Annual and Semi-Annual Reports
Fiscal Year Ending October 31 | Dividends from Net Investment Income | Distributions from Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions |
2020 | None | None | None |
2019 | None | None | None |
2018 | None | None | None |
2017 | None | None | None |
2016 | None | None | None |
2015 | None | None | None |
2014 | None | None | None |
To learn more about Sprott Gold Equity Fund, please telephone a Sprott representative at 888.622.1813 or email sprottgoldequityfund@sprott.com.
Important Disclosure
Portfolio facts and statistics are shown for Investor Class A shares only unless otherwise noted; other classes may have different characteristics.
Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectus which should be considered carefully before investing. Click here to obtain the prospectus or call 888.622.1813.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. All data is in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. The Fund invests in gold and other precious metals, which involves additional and special risks, such as the possibility for substantial price fluctuations over a short period of time; the market for gold/precious metals is relatively limited; the sources of gold/precious metals are concentrated in countries that have the potential for instability; and the market for gold/precious metals is unregulated. The Fund may also invest in foreign securities, which are subject to special risks including: differences in accounting methods; the value of foreign currencies may decline relative to the US dollar; a foreign government may expropriate the Fund’s assets; and political, social or economic instability in a foreign country in which the Fund invests may cause the value of the Fund’s investments to decline. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning it may concentrate its assets in fewer individual holdings than a diversified fund. Therefore, the Fund is more exposed to individual stock volatility than a diversified fund.
Morningstar Ratings are as of 12/31/2020. Ratings may reflect fee waivers in effect; in their absence, ratings may have been lower. Ratings for other share classes may vary. As of 12/31/2020, the Investor Class was rated against the Equity Precious Metals Funds category over the following time periods: 3 stars out of 116 funds over 3 years, 3 stars out of 107 funds over 5 years, and 4 stars out of 85 funds over 10 years. The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or “star rating”, is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds, variable annuity and variable life subaccounts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and separate accounts) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The Morningstar Rating does not include any adjustment for sales loads. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total returns, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year
rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. ©2019 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
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