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Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (COPJ)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: COPJ (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -8.83% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 16.22 - 25.50 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 16.22 - 25.50 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (COPJ) focuses on investing in a global portfolio of small-cap companies that are involved in copper mining, exploration, and development.
Reputation and Reliability
Sprott is known for its expertise in precious metals and natural resource investments.
Management Expertise
Sprott Asset Management is experienced in managing commodity-related investments.
Investment Objective
Goal
To seek investment results that correspond generally to the performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners Index (NSCOPJ).
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF aims to track the performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners Index (NSCOPJ).
Composition Primarily holds stocks of small-cap companies in the copper mining industry.
Market Position
Market Share: COPJ has a considerable market share within the specific niche of junior copper miners ETFs, but it's a relatively small segment of the broader materials ETF market.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 114300000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- PICK
- REMX
- GDXJ
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape includes broader mining ETFs that cover more than just copper. COPJ offers a more focused approach on junior copper miners, which can provide higher growth potential but also increased risk. Its competitors offer diversification across the mining sector or exposure to different types of mining. COPJ faces competition from ETFs with broader holdings in the materials sector but differentiates itself with its junior copper focus.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data should be obtained from financial data providers. This cannot be generated.
Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison should be obtained from financial data providers. This cannot be generated.
Expense Ratio: 0.65
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
COPJ's average trading volume reflects moderate liquidity, sufficient for most retail investors but potentially limiting for very large institutional traders.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is generally competitive, but it can widen during periods of increased market volatility or low trading volume.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth in emerging markets, infrastructure spending, and the increasing demand for electric vehicles drive the demand for copper, affecting COPJ.
Growth Trajectory
The growth trajectory is closely tied to the demand and price of copper, with potential for increased investment in junior mining companies as copper demand rises.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
COPJ's competitive advantage lies in its targeted exposure to junior copper mining companies, offering a focused investment in a specific segment of the mining industry. This niche focus allows investors to capitalize on the potential for high growth within smaller copper mining firms. However, this focus also increases the risk associated with single-commodity dependence and the volatility of junior mining stocks. Sprott's expertise in resource investments further enhances its attractiveness to investors seeking specialized exposure to the copper market.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
COPJ's historical volatility is typically higher than broader market ETFs due to the focus on junior mining companies.
Market Risk
Market risk is tied to fluctuations in copper prices, geopolitical instability, and the operational risks inherent in mining activities.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is one with a high-risk tolerance, a long-term investment horizon, and a positive outlook on the copper market.
Market Risk
COPJ is best suited for investors who seek targeted exposure to the copper market and are comfortable with higher volatility, making it more appropriate for long-term investors.
Summary
The Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF offers targeted exposure to small-cap companies in the copper mining sector, making it a potentially high-growth but also high-risk investment. Its performance is closely tied to the demand and price of copper, as well as the success of the junior mining companies it holds. The ETF is suitable for investors with a long-term perspective, a high-risk tolerance, and a positive outlook on the copper market. While it benefits from Sprott's expertise in resource investments, investors should be aware of its volatility and the specific risks associated with junior mining stocks.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Sprott Asset Management
- Nasdaq
- Financial Data Providers
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, affecting the accuracy of the information presented. Consult a financial professional before making any investment decisions.
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 Junior Copper 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 mining, exploration, development, and production of copper. The index generally consists of from 25 to 45 constituents. The fund is non-diversified.
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