Sprott Announces Expense Ratio Reduction for Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: URNM)

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Sprott Asset Management USA announces reduced unitary fee for Sprott Uranium Miners ETF, passing cost savings to shareholders. Sprott Inc. reveals a shift from tiered billing to a 75 basis points fee structure effective 4/1/2024. URNM, a U.S.-listed uranium ETF, focuses on miners and physical uranium, with 80% assets in North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index securities. Sprott manages $28.7 billion in assets, with $8 billion in uranium investments across seven critical materials ETFs.

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• Sprott Inc. reduces the unitary fee for Sprott Uranium Miners ETF to 75 basis points, benefiting shareholders.
• The shift from a tiered billing structure to a unitary fee structure is effective from 4/1/2024.
• URNM is the only U.S.-listed uranium ETF focusing on miners and physical uranium, with 80% assets in North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index securities.
• Sprott manages approximately $28.7 billion in assets, with nearly $8 billion invested in uranium and uranium equities.
• Whitney George, CEO of Sprott, mentions that cost savings from URNM's success are being passed on to shareholders.
• Sprott offers a suite of critical materials ETFs, including URNM, URNJ, SETM, COPP, COPJ, LITP, and NIKL.
• Sprott's critical materials ETFs cover various sectors like uranium, copper, lithium, and nickel mining industries.

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TORONTO, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Asset Management USA (“Sprott”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII), today announced that it will be charging a unitary fee of 75 basis points for Sprott Uranium Miners ETF effective 4/1/2024. Previously, Sprott had been publishing a rate of 83 basis points based on a tiered billing structure.

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: URNM) is the only¹ pure-play² U.S.-listed uranium ETF focused on uranium miners and physical uranium that seeks to invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities of the North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index (URNMX). The Index is designed to track the performance of companies that devote at least 50% of their assets to the uranium mining industry, which may include mining, exploration, development and production of uranium, or holding physical uranium, owning uranium royalties or engaging in other non-mining activities that support the uranium mining industry.

According to Whitney George, CEO of Sprott, “The success of URNM has allowed us to realize cost savings and to pass those savings on to shareholders.”

Sprott had approximately US$28.7 billion in assets under management (as of 12/31/2023), with nearly $8 billion invested in uranium and uranium equities. URNM is part of Sprott’s critical materials ETF suite, encompassing seven products.

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF	NYSE Arca: URNM	Seeks to invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities of the North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index (URNMX). The Index is designed to track the performance of companies that devote at least 50% of their assets to the uranium mining industry, which may include mining, exploration, development and production of uranium, or holding physical uranium, owning uranium royalties or engaging in other non-mining activities that support the uranium mining industry.
Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF	Nasdaq: URNJ	Seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Junior Uranium Miners™ Index (NSURNJ™), which is designed to track the performance of mid-, small- and micro-cap companies in uranium mining-related businesses.
Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF	Nasdaq: SETM	Seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials™ Index (NSETM™). The Index is designed to track the performance of a selection of global securities in the energy transition materials industry.
Sprott Copper Miners ETF	Nasdaq: COPP	Seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Copper Miners™ Index (NSCOPP™). The index is designed to track the performance of a selection of global securities in the copper industry, including copper producers, developers and explorers.
Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF	Nasdaq: COPJ	Seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners™ Index (NSCOPJ™), which is designed to track the performance of mid-, small- and micro-cap companies in copper mining-related businesses.
Sprott Lithium Miners ETF	Nasdaq: LITP	Seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Lithium Miners™ Index (NSLITP™). The Index is designed to track the performance of a selection of global securities in the lithium industry, including lithium producers, developers and explorers.
Sprott Nickel Miners ETF	Nasdaq: NIKL	Seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Nickel Miners™ Index (NSNIKL™). The Index is designed to track the performance of a selection of global securities in the nickel industry, including nickel producers, developers and explorers.

About Sprott Inc.
Sprott Inc. is a global leader in precious metals and critical materials investments. We are specialists. 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, and the company’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol (SII). For more information, please visit www.sprott.com.

Contact:
Glen Williams
Managing Partner
Investor and Institutional Client Relations
Direct: (416) 943-4394
gwilliams@sprott.com

Dan Gagnier
Gagnier Communications
Direct: (646) 569-5897
sprott@gagnierfc.com

Important Disclosures

¹ Based on Morningstar’s universe of listed commodity funds. Data as of 12/31/2023.

² Note: The term “pure-play” relates directly to the exposure that the fund has to the total universe of investable, publicly listed securities in the investment strategy.

Important Disclosures

The Sprott Funds Trust is made up of the following ETFs (“Funds”): Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM), Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (SGDJ), Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF (SETM), Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM), Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (URNJ), Sprott Copper Miners ETF (COPP), Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (COPJ), Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (LITP) and Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (NIKL). Before investing, you should consider each Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Each Fund’s prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing.

This material must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. A prospectus can be obtained by calling 888.622.1813 or by clicking these links: Sprott Gold Miners ETF Prospectus, Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF Prospectus, Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF Prospectus, Sprott Uranium Miners ETF Prospectus, Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF Prospectus, Sprott Copper Miners ETF Prospectus, Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF Prospectus, Sprott Lithium Miners ETF, Prospectus and Sprott Nickel Miners ETF Prospectus.

The Funds are not suitable for all investors. There are risks involved with investing in ETFs, including the loss of money. The Funds are non-diversified and can invest a greater portion of assets in securities of individual issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, changes in the market value of a single investment could cause greater fluctuations in share price than would occur in a diversified fund.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are bought and sold through exchange trading at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. "Authorized participants" may trade directly with the Fund, typically in blocks of 10,000 shares.

Funds that emphasize investments in small/mid-cap companies will generally experience greater price volatility. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses. ETFs are considered to have continuous liquidity because they allow for an individual to trade throughout the day. A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses, affect the Fund’s performance.

Sprott Asset Management USA, Inc. is the Investment Adviser to the Sprott ETFs. Sprott Asset Management LP is the Sponsor of the Funds. ALPS Distributors, Inc. is the Distributor for the Sprott ETFs and is a registered broker-dealer and FINRA Member.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with Sprott Asset Management LP.

FAQ

What is the unitary fee charged by Sprott Asset Management USA for Sprott Uranium Miners ETF?

Sprott Asset Management USA will be charging a unitary fee of 75 basis points for Sprott Uranium Miners ETF effective 4/1/2024.

What percentage of total assets does Sprott Uranium Miners ETF invest in North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index securities?

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF seeks to invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities of the North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index (URNMX).

How much does Sprott Inc. manage in assets?

Sprott had approximately US$28.7 billion in assets under management as of 12/31/2023.

What is the focus of Sprott's suite of critical materials ETFs?

Sprott's critical materials ETF suite covers various sectors like uranium, copper, lithium, and nickel mining industries.

Who is the CEO of Sprott?

Whitney George is the CEO of Sprott.

What is the ticker symbol for Sprott Inc.?

The ticker symbol for Sprott Inc. is SII.