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Changes to Index Tracked by Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (SGDJ)
NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Asset Management USA, Inc., a wholly-owned sub...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Changes to Index Tracked by Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (SGDJ)\nNEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Asset Management USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprott Inc., today announced methodology changes to the index that Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: SGDJ) tracks. Junior gold miners, as measured by the Solactive Junior Gold Miners Custom Factors Index, returned more than 171% as of December 19, 2025. This extraordinary market appreciation of junior gold miners has led to an increase in market capitalization of the index constituents. To preserve the integrity of the Index and ensure the weighting methodology can be implemented, Solactive AG announced the following changes to Section 2.1 of the index methodology. Increase in market cap maximum for new constituents: The minimum market capitalization threshold for new eligible securities will be revised from below USD $2 billion to below USD $3 billion.Market cap buffer for existing constituents: Existing index constituents must not have a market cap of more than $4 billion.Expansion of the eligible index universe: The index universe will be changed from the Solactive Global Gold Explorers & Developers Total Return Index to the Market Watch of the Solactive Global Gold Explorers & Developers Total Return Index.Target constituent count added: The index will have a target of 25 to 30 constituents. These adjustments are being implemented at the next scheduled rebalance and will be an ongoing modification to the index methodology. About Sprott Asset Management USA, Inc. Sprott Asset Management USA, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprott Inc. (“Sprott”). Sprott is a global asset manager focused on precious metals and critical materials investments. We are specialists. We believe our in-depth knowledge, experience and relationships separate us from the generalists. Our investment strategies include Exchange Listed Products, Managed Equities and Private Strategies. Sprott has offices in Toronto, New York, Connecticut and California. For more information, please visit www.sprott.com. Contact: Glen Williams Senior Managing Partner Investor and Institutional Client Relations Direct: (416) [email protected] Important Disclosures An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense...