Sprott Sprott Gold Equity Fund As of 9/30/2021, the Investor Class was rated against the Equity Precious Metals Funds category over the following time periods: 3 stars out of 113 funds over 3 years, 3 stars out of 109 funds over 5 years, and 4 stars out of 86 funds over 10 years. Fact Sheet Prospectus FAQ 888.622.1813 SGDLX Overview Performance Portfolio Analytics Investment Team Commentary How to Invest Documents Distributions Fund Overview As of 11/22/2021 SGDLX NAV $50.45 NAV Change ▾$-0.98 (-1.91%) Fund Objective & Strategy Sprott Gold Equity Fund’s* investment objective is long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in gold and other precious metals and securities of companies located throughout the world that are engaged in mining or processing gold. The Fund follows a value approach to investing and the Portfolio Manager will identify companies that are undervalued based on his judgment of relative value and growth potential. *Effective January 17, 2020, Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDLX and SGDIX) represented the reorganization of both classes of the Tocqueville Gold Fund (TGLDX and TGLIX). The new Fund began trading officially on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. ET. Visit Information for Fund Shareholders to Learn More Latest Commentary 9/30/2021 Sprott Gold Monitor Q3 2021 A quarterly report of chart analysis on gold's macroeconomic landscape. 10/18/2021 Sprott Gold Equities Strategy Q3 2021 - It's Show Time for the Fed John Hathaway's quarterly commentary on gold bullion and gold mining equities. 6/30/2021 Semi-Annual Report Letter to Shareholders Fund Details As of 9/30/2021 SGDLX Investor Class CUSIP 85208P105 Inception Date 6/29/1998 Total Fund Assets $707.7 Million Minimum Investment $1,000 ($250 IRA) Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.40%* *See Fees & Expenses below for full details. SGDIX Institutional Class CUSIP 85208P204 Inception Date 4/8/2019 Total Fund Assets $247.8 Million Minimum Investment $1 Million Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.12%* Investor & Institutional Classes Manager Tenure John Hathaway 23 Years, Doug Groh 17 Years Dividend Policy (Distributions History) Annual Redemption Fee 2.00% first 90 days* Sales Charge None Transfer Agent U.S. Bank Global Fund Services *The Fund’s performance does not reflect the redemption fee. If deducted, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Performance Month-End Performance Average Annual Total Returns (%) As of 10/31/2021 Fund 1 MO* 3 MO* YTD* 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 10 YR 15 YR 20 YR SI3 Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDLX) 9.93 -3.79 -10.73 -8.97 19.04 4.47 -4.61 2.11 9.63 9.46 Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDIX) 9.98 -3.73 -10.53 -8.71 - - - - - 17.32 PHLX Gold/Silver Sector Total Return Index (XXAU)1 8.98 -9.35 -8.81 -6.09 27.75 9.36 -3.21 0.71 5.64 3.86 S&P 500 Total Return Index2 7.01 5.13 24.04 42.91 21.48 18.93 16.21 10.63 9.77 8.20 *Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Quarter-End Performance Average Annual Total Returns (%) As of 9/30/2021 Fund 1 MO* 3 MO* YTD* 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 10 YR 15 YR 20 YR SI3 Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDLX) -8.38 -10.68 -18.79 -19.28 14.33 0.90 -4.64 2.03 9.19 9.05 Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDIX) -8.36 -10.63 -18.65 -19.07 - - - - - 13.49 PHLX Gold/Silver Sector Total Return Index (XXAU)1 -10.98 -15.26 -16.32 -15.47 23.59 5.83 -3.22 0.58 4.89 3.49 S&P 500 Total Return Index2 -4.65 0.58 15.92 30.00 15.99 16.90 16.63 10.37 9.51 7.92 *Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The performance assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends. Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the redemption fee of 2.00% for the first 90 days. If deducted, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Fund performance current to the most recent month-end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and can be obtained by calling 888.622.1813. 1 The Philadelphia (PHLX) Stock Exchange Gold and Silver Sector Total Return Index (XXAU) is an indicator of the performance of the common stock of companies in the gold and silver mining industry and reflects the reinvestment of any dividends. The Index performance quoted reflects the following indices and dates: XAU from Oct. 31, 2010 - Oct. 31, 2011, and XXAU onwards. This Index does not incur fees and expenses. You cannot invest directly in an index 2 The S&P 500 Total Return Index is a market-value weighted index consisting of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. You cannot invest directly in an index. 3 Since Inception (SI) date for Investor Class is 6/29/1998; Since Inception (SI) date for Institutional Class is 4/8/2019. Growth of $10,000 Since Inception Dollars 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 0 25k 50k 75k 100k 125k 150k 175k Click and drag to zoom in. For the period 9/30/2021. This graph represents the growth of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 invested in Investor Class shares. It assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and does not reflect redemption fees or the effects of taxes on any capital gains and/or distributions. Based on Investor Class shares. Calendar Year Total Returns (%) 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDLX) 31.75 35.24 -16.37 8.91 40.42 -24.89 -2.67 -48.26 -8.72 -15.85 53.34 86.59 -34.93 12.41 39.24 30.03 -5.83 53.65 82.88 21.90 -10.70 21.72 PHLX Gold/Silver Sector Total Return Index (XXAU) 36.04 52.57 -16.42 8.91 74.93 -33.45 -17.28 -48.19 -6.70 -19.16 35.92 36.63 -27.74 22.91 12.50 30.56 -7.70 43.96 43.36 7.55 -22.54 6.52 S&P 500 Total Return Index 18.40 31.49 -4.38 21.83 11.96 1.38 13.69 32.39 16.00 2.11 15.06 26.46 -37.00 5.49 15.79 4.91 10.88 28.68 -22.10 -11.89 -9.10 21.04 Fees and Expenses SGDLX Investor Class Management Fee 0.85% Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fee 0.25% Other Expenses 0.30% Gross Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.40% Expenses are per the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated February 26, 2021. SGDIX Institutional Class Management Fee 0.85% Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fee NA Other Expenses 0.27% Gross Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.12% Expenses are per the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated February 26, 2021. Portfolio Analytics As of 9/30/2021 Top 10 Positions (% of net assets) Gold Bullion 13.49 Corvus Gold Inc. 7.17 MAG Silver Corp. 5.04 Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd 4.19 Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd 3.72 Endeavour Mining Corporation 3.07 Osisko Mining Inc 3.00 SilverCrest Metals Inc 2.98 Pretium Resources Inc. 2.97 Newmont Corporation 2.92 Top 10 Total 48.55 View all holdings Holdings may vary, and this list is not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Asset Allocation (% of net assets) Equities Physical Gold Private Fund Equities: Country Weightings* (%) Canada Other United States South Africa Australia United Kingdom Portfolio Diagnostics Total Number of Equity Holdings 71 Turnover Ratio 13.48% Weighted Median Market Capitalization $1.9 Billion Weighted Avg. Market Capitalization $5.7 Billion Equities: Industry Allocation* (%) Gold Related 80.02 Silver Related 8.84 Precious Metals & Minerals 7.18 Private/Other 2.10 Silver Mining 1.52 Base Metals 0.24 Platinum Group 0.09 Total 100.00 Equities: Stage of Development* (%) Senior Producers (>$8 Billion) 14.77 Mid-Tier Producers/Advanced Developers ($2-$8 Billion) 19.25 Small Producers/Developers ($0.5-$2 Billion) 33.77 Early Developers/Exploration (<$0.5 Billion) 16.46 Other 15.74 Total 100.00 5-Year Risk Measures & Statistics Volatility (Standard Deviation) 29.15 Sharpe Ratio -0.01 Alpha vs. PHLX Gold/Silver Sector Index (XAU) -0.35 Beta vs. PHLX Gold/Silver Sector Index (XAU) 0.83 Source: FactSet. *Allocations exclude cash and cash equivalents and are subject to change. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of monthly returns. Sharpe ratio is the return less the risk-free rate divided by the standard deviation and measures risk-adjusted return. Alpha is a measure of the difference between a portfolio’s actual returns and its expected performance, given its level of risk as measured by beta. Beta is a measure of sensitivity to market movements. R-squared reflects the percentage of a fund’s movements that can be explained by movements in its benchmark index. Investment Team John Hathaway Senior Portfolio Manager 51 Years of Experience Douglas Groh Senior Portfolio Manager 36 Years of Experience Maria Smirnova Senior Portfolio Manager 22 Years of Experience Shree Kargutkar Portfolio Manager 12 Years of Experience John Hathaway, Doug Groh, Maria Smirnova and Shree Kargutkar are members of the Sprott Gold Team which offers world-class expertise in the active management of precious metals equities. Unparalleled in scope and breadth, the Team includes portfolio managers, geologists, analysts and traders who together boast more than 325 years of combined precious metals investment experience. Learn more about the Sprott Gold Team Commentary 10/18/2021 It's Show Time for the Fed Overconfidence, complacency, recklessness and intoxication appear to characterize today's financial market zeitgeist. An unraveling of the market's speculative euphoria would constitute a near perfect environment for gold bullion and gold mining shares given that the fundamentals have rarely appeared more solid. View Article 7/12/2021 You Gotta Have Faith June's gold selling was almost entirely a knee-jerk synthetic affair driven by algorithmic, headline scanning robotic macro funds. We believe the smackdown was a temporary reaction to the perceived change in the Fed's posture towards possible balance sheet reduction. In our opinion, gold and gold mining stocks are compelling buys and the investment rationale for precious metals exposure remains unscathed. View Article 4/9/2021 The Gold Investment Thesis Revisited Defensive investment strategies are few and far between. Fixed income, debased by artificially low rates, no longer passes muster. Selling volatility to generate income seems like a form of insanity. Gold is the obvious answer. Whether in physical form or precious metals mining shares sporting good dividend yields and trading at depressed valuations, this unwanted investment strategy will prove seaworthy for all conditions. View Article 1/22/2021 One of the Greatest Bubbles in History The fate of the stock market and the outlook for gold are more intertwined than most realize. Gold has been performing well, but its outperformance is a well-kept secret. If a general bear market sets in, more investors will embrace gold and gold mining stocks. In the meantime, macroeconomic and valuation factors continue to build in gold's favor. View Article 10/31/2020 Annual Report Letter to Shareholders Sprott Gold Equity Fund’s annual fiscal period (November 1, 2019, to October 31, 2020) marked nearly a full year under the new guidance of Sprott Asset Management LP. As you are aware, Sprott acquired what was formerly Tocqueville Gold Fund in January 2020, along with the portfolio management group that had managed the Fund since its launch in June 1998. View Letter 10/14/2020 Gold, The Simple Math The current pullback in the precious metals sector is a buying opportunity. It is possible that gold and gold mining shares could continue to chop sideways-to-lower until the U.S. presidential election results are known and even into yearend as the implications are sorted out. We believe that now is the time to start layering in gold exposure, not when the rest of the world tries to do so. View Article 7/21/2020 A Very Fat Pitch We believe that the macro forces for gold and gold mining stocks have coalesced into what may be one of the 'fattest investment pitches' of our time. A fat pitch is a momentary event, akin to catching a major trend change in the financial markets. Such opportunities do not come around often. They deserve serious consideration and expeditious response. View Article 4/20/2020 Secular Gold Bull Resumes with Force Gold is on the cusp of breaking out to all-time highs in U.S. dollars and has already done so in virtually every other currency. Gold mining stocks continue to lag the metal and, in our opinion, represent a compelling investment opportunity. View Article 1/23/2020 Why Gold John Hathaway explores why investing in gold makes sense for most investors and how it helps protect portfolios. View Video 1/23/2020 View Video Doug Groh looks at how gold mining equities have been revitalized by improved managements and M&A. 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Michigan St., FL3 Milwaukee, WI 53202-5207 Shares of the Fund have not been registered for sale outside of the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Fund generally does not sell shares to investors residing outside the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, even if they are United States citizens or lawful permanent residents, except to investors with United States military APO or FPO addresses. The prospectus includes more detailed information regarding how to purchase, redeem or exchange Fund shares. Please read the appropriate prospectus carefully before investing. If you have questions or would like more information please contact us at 888.622.1813 or email sprottgoldequityfund@sprott.com, or speak to your Financial Advisor. Who may want to invest in the Sprott Gold Equity Fund? Long-term investors seeking to add an actively-managed mutual fund of gold mining equities and physical gold bullion to a diversified investment portfolio Investors seeking potential growth over time Investors who can tolerate short-term fluctuations in net asset value (“NAV”) per share Investors seeking long-term preservation of capital (sufficient growth to outpace inflation over an extended period of time) and growth of capital SGDLX – Investor Class CUSIP: 85208P105 SGDIX – Institutional Class CUSIP: 85208P204 Documents Fund Literature Fund Fact Sheet Prospectuses & Reports SGDLX Investor Class SGDLX Investor Class - Statutory Prospectus SGDLX Investor Class - Summary Prospectus SGDLX Investor Class - Statement of Additional Information SGDIX Institutional Class SGDIX Institutional Class - Statutory Prospectus SGDIX Institutional Class - Summary Prospectus SGDIX Institutional Class - Statement of Additional Information Annual and Semi-Annual Reports Semi-Annual Report - Sprott Gold Equity Fund, June 30, 2021 Annual Report - Sprott Gold Equity Fund, December 31, 2020 (covering new fiscal year period ending 12/31/2020) Annual Report - Sprott Gold Equity Fund, October 31, 2020 (covering old fiscal year period ending 10/31/2020) Semi-Annual Report - Sprott Gold Equity Fund, April 30, 2020 Annual Report - Tocqueville Gold Fund, October 31, 2019 Semi-Annual Report - Tocqueville Gold Fund, April 30, 2019 Quarterly Portfolio Holdings Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited), March, 31 2021 Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited), September 30, 2020 New Account Forms for Direct Investment New Account Application IRA Account Application (Traditional, ROTH, SEP & Simple) IRA Transfer Form Coverdell Education Savings Account Application IRA & Coverdell Disclosure Statement and Custodial Agreement Entity Account Application Distributions to Shareholders History Fiscal Year Ending October 31 Dividends from Net Investment Income Distributions from Net Realized Gains Total Distributions 2020 None None None 2019 None None None 2018 None None None 2017 None None None 2016 None None None 2015 None None None 2014 None None None 2021 Year End Income and Capital Gains Distributions Estimates To learn more about Sprott Gold Equity Fund, please telephone a Sprott representative at 888.622.1813 or email sprottgoldequityfund@sprott.com. Important Disclosure Portfolio facts and statistics are shown for Investor Class shares only unless otherwise noted; other classes may have different characteristics. Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectus which should be considered carefully before investing. Click here to obtain the prospectus or call 888.622.1813. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. All data is in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. The Fund invests in gold and other precious metals, which involves additional and special risks, such as the possibility for substantial price fluctuations over a short period of time; the market for gold/precious metals is relatively limited; the sources of gold/precious metals are concentrated in countries that have the potential for instability; and the market for gold/precious metals is unregulated. The Fund may also invest in foreign securities, which are subject to special risks including: differences in accounting methods; the value of foreign currencies may decline relative to the US dollar; a foreign government may expropriate the Fund’s assets; and political, social or economic instability in a foreign country in which the Fund invests may cause the value of the Fund’s investments to decline. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning it may concentrate its assets in fewer individual holdings than a diversified fund. Therefore, the Fund is more exposed to individual stock volatility than a diversified fund. Morningstar Ratings are as of 9/30/2021. Ratings may reflect fee waivers in effect; in their absence, ratings may have been lower. Ratings for other share classes may vary. As of 9/30/2021, the Investor Class was rated against the Equity Precious Metals Funds category over the following time periods: 3 stars out of 113 funds over 3 years, 3 stars out of 109 funds over 5 years, and 4 stars out of 86 funds over 10 years. The Morningstar RatingTM for funds, or “star rating”, is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds, variable annuity and variable life subaccounts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and separate accounts) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The Morningstar Rating does not include any adjustment for sales loads. 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