Sprott Nickel Miners ETF

NIKL

Market cap $67.8M

Despite falling below $5,000 recently, it could be an opportune time to strike and purchase the dip in gold prices. Fundamental demand drivers could continue to push the precious metal higher through the rest of the year.

The Sprott Nickel Miners ETF offers unique, targeted exposure to global nickel miners, with heavy weighting toward Indonesia and minimal U.S. exposure. NIKL has dramatically outperformed the S&P 500, gaining nearly 75% in the past year, driven by surging nickel prices and Indonesian production cuts. Nickel demand is set to rise due to its critical role in next-generation batteries that power electric vehicles, renewable energy, and data centers.

About a month into the new year, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are beginning to build up enough of a performance record for 2026 to potentially differentiate themselves from the broader market. The funds with the best track record in 2026 may surprise some investors.

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.

Gold prices hit an apex in October before taking a breather as 2025 winds down — a chance for investors to buy the dip. This could be a golden opportunity to get exposure to a pair of ETFs before another rally ensues: the Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) and the Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM).

The holiday season not only presents an opportunity to spend time with loved ones, it also allows investors to tilt their portfolios towards assets that can capture short-term upside. One of those is gold.

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The Federal Reserve's recent rate cut of 25 basis points could amplify gold's current rally. Prices have already broken through the $3,700 price mark, and another record high could hinge upon how aggressive rate cuts will be in the coming months.

The prospect of interest rate cuts this month and through the rest of the year is elevating prices for gold, but silver is also benefiting. The precious/industrial metal crossed the $40 price mark in the first week of September, which it hasn't done since 2011.

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