NIKL
+3.36 · +24.04%
$17.32 · NASDAQ

Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (NIKL) ETF Analysis | Natural Resources

Sprott · USA
AUM:$98.6M
#– of – in Natural Resources ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 107.2% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.75% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is NIKL?

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.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
NIKL delivered 107.2% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.75%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Concentrated Holdings
Top 10 holdings account for 63.7% of the ETF — significant weight in a small number of names.
ETF Information
AUM$98.6M
Expense Ratio0.75%
Dividend Yield2.14%
Holdings22
Inception DateMar 2023
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderSprott
Beta–
CategoryNatural Resources
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-27.0%
1Y
+18.0%
3Y
-5.8%
5Y
-9.7%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in NIKL 5 years ago, it would have fallen to £9,034 — a loss of £966.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

NIKL delivered positive returns in 1 of the last 4 calendar years.
YearNIKL
2026 YTD-11.7%
2025+51.1%
2024-22.5%
2023-17.9%
CAGR 3yr-1.3%
1/4 positive yearsAvg return: -0.2%Worst year: -22.5% (2024)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
36.3%
High
Momentum
+14.1%
30-day change
Support Level
13.08
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Elevated volatility indicates higher short-term price variability and risk.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.