VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
| Assets | $30.97B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.51% |
| PE Ratio | 16.64 |
| Shares Out | 309.65M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 9.89% |
| Volume | 17,583,148 |
| Open | 99.28 |
| Previous Close | 99.65 |
| Day's Range | 96.99 - 99.64 |
| 52-Week Low | 63.20 |
| 52-Week High | 117.18 |
| Beta | 0.71 |
| Holdings | 64 |
| 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
58.30% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 10.37% |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 10.12% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation | ABX | 8.01% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | WPM | 5.56% |
| Franco-Nevada Corporation | FNV | 5.12% |
| AngloGold Ashanti plc | AU | 4.94% |
| Kinross Gold Corporation | K | 4.40% |
| Gold Fields Ltd ADR | EDG.DE | 3.98% |
| Northern Star Resources Limited | NST | 2.91% |
| Pan American Silver Corp. | PAAS | 2.88% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.6331 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| 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 |
Performance
GDX had a total return of 57.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.01%.
News
Gold Mining ETFs: Poised to Outshine Gold
Gold's outlook has brightened considerably following its first-half correction. Spot prices have rebounded to flirt with $4,400 per ounce, supported by renewed central-bank buying, softer economic dat...
The Big 3: GSG, PHYS, GDX
Monday's Big 3 is focused on the commodity space, as Dan Russo turns to three products he sees holding potential in the coming weeks and months. He walks investors through his key takeaways on the iSh...
Gold's Winning Streak: Navigating Your ETF Options
Gold is extending its winning streak to a seven-week high near $4,300 per ounce, driven by geopolitical developments, a sliding dollar, and shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations. Despite recent g...
GDX at 20: Gold & the Pursuit of Independence
From America's founding to GDX's 20th anniversary, gold has remained a constant store of value, and VanEck has helped investors access it for nearly 60 years. Twenty years ago, the launch of our Gold ...
NYSE Content Update: Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Begins
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the N...
Aya Gold & Silver Added to the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
MONTREAL, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; NASDAQ: AYA) (“Aya” or the “Company”), a Canadian precious metals mining company with assets in the Kingdom of Morocco, is...
A battle is brewing in the gold pits. Here are the winners and losers
Options volumes leaned bullish in both the SPDR Gold ETF (GLD) and VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) on Tuesday.
VanEck Marks 20 Years of GDX and Two Decades of ETF Leadership
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GDX turns 20; remains a cornerstone of VanEck's ETF lineup, which spans emerging markets, commodities, thematic, income, digital assets and more.
Silver falls again: are Fed rate fears about to hit prices harder?
Silver extended its decline for a third consecutive session on Monday, with XAG/USD trading around $74.20 per troy ounce during Asian hours. Investors reacted to India's surprise restrictions on silve...
‘Bearish engulfing' patterns are warning you: Don't buy the dip in gold-miner stocks
A bearish technical pattern that appeared in a widely traded gold-mining ETF, as well as in Newmont's stock, is warning investors to think twice before buying the dip.
Final Trade: VST, EEK, MSFT, DRI
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the 'Fast Money' traders.
Trade Tracker: Bill Baruch trims the CEF and GDX ETFs
Bill Baruch, founder and president of Blue Line Capital, joins CNBC's “Halftime Report” to explain why he's selling two metals ETFs.
Final Trade: RIO, KBWB, HD, GDX
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the 'Fast Money' traders.
'Fast Money' traders share their stock 'shopping lists'
The 'Fast Money' traders share their 'shopping lists' of stocks they are looking to buy in the current market.
Final Trade: GDX, OIH, NFLX, EQT
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
GDX ETF stock analysis: is it too late to buy gold mining stocks?
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has been in a relentless bull run this year and is trading at its all-time high. GDX was trading at $80, up by 135% from its January lows and The ETF has jumped in th...
Final Trade: GDX, PFE, GFS, BMY
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: CERT, GDX, IWM, MPC
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Fast Money: OLLI, BIDU, META, GDX
The final trades of the day with the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: LLY, ULTA, AAPL, GDX
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: BSY, GDX, MNDY, GILD
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: GDX, CSCO, INTC, GLD
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Carter Worth charts gold's next move as metal hits fresh records
Carter Worth, Worth Charting, joins 'Fast Money' to discuss what's next for gold as the precious metal hits a record high.
Final Trade: GOOGL, UNH, INTC, GDX
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
4 Popular Dividends For The Geopolitical Conflicts Unfolding Now
Let's talk about oil and gold dividends. Whether or not the new peace in the Middle East holds, there are some high-quality dividends worth owning anytime.
Final Trade: FDS, GDX, LULU, C
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
VanEck Partners with Casa de Bolsa Finamex to Strengthen ETF Access in Mexico
NEW YORK & MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck announces strategic partnership for Casa de Bolsa Finamex to act as official liquidity provider for several VanEck ETFs cross-listed on the BMV.
ETF Edge: Gold, uranium, private credit and the rush into alternative assets
John Ciampaglia, Sprott Asset Management CEO, and Jan Van Eck, VanEck and Associates CEO, join Dom Chu on ‘ETF Edge' on how investors are turning to alternative assets like gold and private credit to ...
Why The Moody's Downgrade Puts This Dividend Duo In Bullish Mood
As I'm sure you have heard, Moody's downgraded US debt last weekend.
Final Trade: GDX, IWM, WMT, VLO
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Dominic Chu and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: CELH, GDX, META & HII
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: GDX, T, HYG, MP
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.