Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (LITP) Performance
LITP total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −40.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −21.8% total return
- 3 years
- −11.5% a year
- Since first price
- −21.2% a year since 2023
LITP trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | LITP total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −30.2% | −30.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −32.4% | −32.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −54.3% | −54.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −40.9% | −40.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −21.8% | −27.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | −30.7%−11.5%/yr | −41.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 2, 2023 | −58.8%−21.2%/yr | −65.0% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: LITP vs SPY
From Feb 2, 2023: LITP grew to $4,124, SPY to $19,117.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
LITP returns by calendar year
1 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+94.6%), worst 2024 (−43.9%). 2026 is year to date.
LITP annual returns table
| Year | LITP | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −40.9% | −60.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +94.6% | −36.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −43.9% | −51.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
LITP largest drawdowns
Now 60.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2023 | −74.7% | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 30, 2026 | 2.2 years | 3.2 years |
| May 6, 2026 | −60.8% | Oct 23, 2026 | not yet | 6 months | 6 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
LITP risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | −9.4% | −12.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 49.9% | 46.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.04 | -0.15 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.05 | -0.22 |
| Best month | +30.7% | +30.7% |
| Worst month | −26.4% | −26.4% |
| Best 12 months | +239.8% | +239.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −43.9% | −57.3% |
| Positive months | 47% | 44% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.48 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.37 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
LITP rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 33 | −57.3% | −23.3% | +239.8% | 42% |
| 3-year (a year) | 9 | −13.3% | −3.8% | +7.0% | 22% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
LITP performance overview
Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (LITP) returned −21.8% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned −21.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $4,124. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −74.7%, from Feb 2, 2023 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 1.1 years to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 46.6% a year.
Related: LITP chart, LITP holdings, LITP dividends. See the LITP overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
LITP performance FAQ
What is the LITP return over the past year?
LITP returned −21.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 27.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in LITP be worth?
$10,000 invested in LITP at its first recorded close on February 2, 2023 would be worth about $4,124 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for LITP?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of −43.9%. The best was 2025 at +94.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of LITP?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −74.7% between February 2, 2023 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on April 30, 2026, 1.1 years after the bottom.
How volatile is LITP?
Over the past 3 years LITP had an annualized volatility of 49.9% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.04 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).