Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF

GBUG

Market cap $191M

The precious metals rally that began in 2024 has carried into 2026. Over the past year, gold has gained more than 70% while silver has gained more than 194%.

For years, some investors have seemed to fixate on mega-cap tech stocks, viewing many of these companies as among the most compelling ways to play the market.

It's been a year since the debut of the Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF (SLVR) and the fund is more lustrous than ever. With over $730 million in assets and about $450 million inflows in 2025, the index fund accomplished this feat in a year of fever-pitched demand for active.

Gold and silver were not the only metals to see breakout performances in the later half of 2025.  Much like these other metals, copper also closed out last year in a highly favorable position.

Given gold's stratospheric rally last year, it might seem that ETF provider Sprott would see the most inflows in their funds related to the precious metal. However, after 2025 was said and done, it was the Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF (SLVR) at the top spot with about $450 million inflows.

Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF is a speculative investment, heavily dependent on a volatile price of gold and silver. Gold and silver fundamentals are very strong, yet, the recent price action has been speculative, thus, a major price correction is likely. Long-term investors should hold physical gold, purchased without leverage, as a hedge against currency debasement and geopolitical instability.

To say that 2025 proved to be a fruitful year for both metals and the miners who cultivate them would likely be an understatement.  For instance, gold and its miners have largely enjoyed a terrific run of late.

To say that 2025 proved to be a fruitful year for both metals and the miners who cultivate them would likely be an understatement.  For instance, gold and its miners have largely enjoyed a terrific run of late.

Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF has delivered 125% returns since inception, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 and VOO. GBUG's active management, precious metals focus, and geographic diversification position it well amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and safe-haven demand. The ETF's 0.89% expense ratio and concentrated 36-holding portfolio offer competitive cost structure and potential for outperformance.

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