VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
| Assets | $23.85B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.51% |
| PE Ratio | 22.51 |
| Shares Out | 293.80M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.50% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 11.16% |
| 1-Year Return | +115.51% |
| Volume | 17,483,500 |
| Open | 82.00 |
| Previous Close | 81.39 |
| Day's Range | 80.72 - 83.76 |
| 52-Week Low | 33.42 |
| 52-Week High | 85.09 |
| Beta | 0.64 |
| Holdings | 49 |
| Inception Date | May 22, 2006 |
About GDX
Fund Home PageThe VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MarketVector Global Gold Miners index, a market-cap-weighted index of global companies tied to gold and silver mining activities. GDX was launched on May 22, 2006 and is issued by VanEck.
Top 10 Holdings
52.90% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 7.55% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 6.73% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation | ABX | 5.82% |
| AngloGold Ashanti plc | AU | 5.48% |
| Kinross Gold Corporation | K | 5.01% |
| Northern Star Resources Limited | NST | 4.79% |
| Gold Fields Ltd ADR | EDG.DE | 4.68% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | WPM | 4.34% |
| Franco-Nevada Corporation | FNV | 4.32% |
| Pan American Silver Corp. | PAAS | 4.18% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.4025 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.5001 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.4762 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.5348 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.1899 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.1905 | Dec 30, 2019 |
News
GDX and SIL Provide Indirect Exposure to Gold and Silver -- But With a Few Key Differences
GDX offers broader gold miner exposure, lower fees, and stronger recent returns compared to SIL. SIL is more silver-focused and delivers a higher dividend yield, but trails in five-year growth and ris...
GDX and SIL Offer Materials Exposure, But Differ In Fees, Yields, and Performance
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Gold vs Silver ETFs: GDX Offers Broader Mining Exposure Than SIL
The Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL +2.55%) and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX +2.53%) both target the mining sector, but with distinct emphases: SIL tracks global silver mining companies, while GDX ...
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The 'Fast Money' traders share their 'shopping lists' of stocks they are looking to buy in the current market.
GDX Offers a More Targeted Focus on Gold, While SLVP Boasts Lower Fees
The iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) both provide exposure to the metal mining industry. GDX offers far greater size and liquidity than SLVP...
Update On Precious Metals
I wrote a blog post on Precious Metals in June 2025, outlining their recent performance and outlook.
GDX Offers Broader Exposure Than SLVP
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)and the iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) both target precious metals miners. However, the two funds differ sharply on factors like scale, diversi...
Final Trade: GDX, OIH, NFLX, EQT
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
4 Stocks To Buy As Precious Metals Soar
The massive rally in gold hit its first significant pullback in months last week, dipping under $4,000 per troy ounce after touching as high as $4,350.
Gold And GDX: Here's The Price Level Where I'd Buy Again
VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has surged 144% since March 2024, but now appears overbought after a blistering rally. GDX is rated a hold for long-term investors, with better buying opportunities expect...
VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Offers Broader Diversification Than the Global X - Silver Miners ETF (SIL)
GDX and SIL both focus on precious metals miners. GDX offers broader diversification and a lower expense ratio.
GDX Strikes It Rich, 49%-Yielding GDXY Strikes Out
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Why Midstream Is Now My Highest Conviction Buy After Gold And Silver's Big Run
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GDX ETF stock analysis: is it too late to buy gold mining stocks?
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Gold Hits $4,000 per Ounce. Here Are 3 Top Gold ETFs to Buy Now.
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Final Trade: GDX, PFE, GFS, BMY
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Final Trade: CERT, GDX, IWM, MPC
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The Near-Perfect Portfolio Of 3-13% Yields For The Fed's Rate Cuts
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GDXY: Cash Flow Maximizes At The Peaks Of GDX
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Why Nvidia Is Getting 'Butt-Kicked' By Gold Miners: Larry McDonald
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