Which Precious Metals ETF is the Best Fit? Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM) or abrdn Silver Fund (SIVR)?

abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.3% compared to the 0.46% fee charged by Sprott Gold Miners ETF. Sprott Gold Miners ETF provides equity exposure to mining companies, while abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF tracks the spot price of physical bullion.

The Motley Fool • Oct 14, 2026

GDX Vs. SGDM Is A Draw, Gold Miners Are A Buy

I reaffirm my bullish stance on VanEck Gold Miners ETF, maintaining a buy rating due to strong structural and technical drivers; the fundamental thesis is not changed from July. GDX and Sprott Gold Miners ETF are fundamentally similar; SGDM's factor screen offers marginal differences, but not enough to warrant switching despite a strong case being made. Sprott's screen shifts weight from larger firms to mid-tier miners; it picks miners with stronger cash flows, but royalty firms with weaker flows make up more of SGDM.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 12, 2026

The Case for Gold as an ‘All-Weather' Investment

Long viewed as an emergency brake for macroeconomic panic, gold is starting to prove itself as much more than a crisis asset.  Key Takeaways: Gold is often viewed as a defensive investment amid uncertainty, but Sprott's John Hathaway, MBA, CFA, argued it has merits as an “all-weather strategy.

ETF Trends • Oct 2, 2026

Gold's Summer Surge Fueled by the Debasement Trade

The price of gold may have struggled a bit earlier this year, but the metal's spot price has gotten back on track in recent weeks. Key Takeaways: Gold has continued to do well as of late, with Sprott research showing the price of spot gold rose 9.67% over August.

ETF Trends • Sep 11, 2026

How Battery Storage Is Powering Lithium Miner Momentum

Many sought-after metals have been logging significant price growth in recent months, and lithium is no exception. Key Takeaways: The price of lithium did quite well in August, as did the Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (LITP).

ETF Trends • Sep 3, 2026

How Central Banks Could Help Drive the New Gold Rally

Given that gold has found itself back on the menu for many advisors and investors, it is worth exploring the factors driving the metal's recent rally. Yes, behavioral trends and retail demand are fueling part of the surge, but there are also structural drivers that deserve equal attention.

ETF Trends • Sep 2, 2026

Gold Is Still Historically High. Is VanEck Gold Miners ETF or Sprott Gold Miners ETF the Better Way to Play Bullion's Strength?

VanEck Gold Miners ETF has a significantly larger asset base with $31.0 billion in assets under management. Sprott Gold Miners ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.46% and a higher dividend yield of 1.0%.

The Motley Fool • Aug 24, 2026

How AI & Tariffs Have Helped Drive Copper's Summer Rally

While many metals and commodities are worth keeping an eye on right now, one that may warrant particular focus is copper.  Key Takeaways: The price of spot copper saw a noticeable increase in July, rising 3.65% over the one month alone.

ETF Trends • Aug 21, 2026

Gold Mining ETFs: Poised to Outshine Gold

Gold's outlook has brightened considerably following its first-half correction. Spot prices have rebounded to flirt with $4,400 per ounce, supported by renewed central-bank buying, softer economic data, and diminished expectations for further Fed tightening.

ETF Trends • Aug 18, 2026

The Emergence of Gold in a Multipolar World

Fundamentally, a dollar rally is applying downward pressure on gold, but it's also building strength behind the curtain. A stronger dollar increases debt-servicing costs for foreign borrowers, tightens global market liquidity, raises overall funding costs, and frequently forces traders to unwind leveraged positions and carry trades.

ETF Trends • Jul 30, 2026