COPJ Dividend: Yield, Schedule, and What to Expect
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
COPJ's approximate Variable (junior miners pay little; distributions are lumpy) yield (as of mid-2026) makes it a growth-first, low-yield fund. It tracks Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners Index and passes through the dividends of its holdings, typically quarterly, minus a 0.75% expense ratio. If income is your goal, look to dedicated dividend funds for more; COPJ is built for total return, not yield. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Yield is a recent snapshot, not a promise; verify the current figure with Sprott Asset Management.
How does the COPJ dividend work?
COPJ holds the companies in Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners Index, collects the dividends they pay, and distributes them to shareholders (usually quarterly), net of its 0.75% fee. The yield you see is the trailing distributions divided by price, so it drifts as both change.
COPJ tracks the Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners Index, holding mid, small, and micro-cap companies focused on copper mining, exploration, and development. The fee is 0.75%. Versus the large-cap Sprott Copper Miners ETF (COPP), COPJ's key difference is its focus on junior miners, which are earlier-stage, more speculative, and far more volatile.
How does COPJ's dividend yield compare?
- Approximate yield: Variable (junior miners pay little; distributions are lumpy) (mid-2026).
- What drives it: the payout of the underlying Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners Index holdings.
- Fee drag: the 0.75% expense ratio is deducted before you receive distributions.
- For more income: dedicated dividend or income ETFs target higher yield, with their own trade-offs.
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The bottom line on the COPJ dividend
The bottom line: at an approximate Variable (junior miners pay little; distributions are lumpy) yield, COPJ is a growth-first, low-yield fund. If income is your goal, dedicated dividend funds pay more; COPJ is the wrong tool for yield and the right one for total-return Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners Index exposure. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Treat the figure as a moving snapshot, not a fixed rate, and verify the current yield with Sprott Asset Management.
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FAQ
What is COPJ's dividend yield?
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Approximately Variable (junior miners pay little; distributions are lumpy) as of mid-2026. Yield moves with price and distributions, so treat it as a recent snapshot and verify the current figure on Sprott Asset Management's fund page.
How often does COPJ pay a dividend?
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Most US equity ETFs like COPJ distribute dividends quarterly, passing through the dividends their underlying holdings pay. Confirm the exact schedule and ex-dividend dates with Sprott Asset Management.
Where does COPJ's dividend come from?
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COPJ tracks Nasdaq Sprott Junior Copper Miners Index and holds names such as FDY, TKO, ATYM, FFM, OM. The fund collects the dividends those companies pay and passes them to you, minus the 0.75% expense ratio.
Can I reinvest COPJ dividends?
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Yes. Most brokers let you turn on automatic dividend reinvestment (a DRIP) so COPJ distributions buy more shares automatically. This compounds over time but still counts as taxable income in a taxable account.
Is COPJ a good choice for dividend income?
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. COPJ yields roughly Variable (junior miners pay little; distributions are lumpy), which is modest. Dedicated dividend ETFs target higher yield; broad-market funds prioritize total return over yield. Match the choice to whether you want income now or growth.
Are COPJ dividends qualified?
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Many dividends from a US large-cap equity ETF like COPJ are qualified (taxed at lower long-term rates) if holding-period rules are met, but some portion can be ordinary. Tax treatment depends on your situation; confirm with a tax professional and Sprott Asset Management's tax documents.
Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Dividend yields and schedules are approximate, stamped to mid-2026, and change; verify current figures with Sprott Asset Management or your broker.